European Champions Cup may refer to:
- FIBA European Champions Cup, the former men's basketball club championship of Europe and officially recognized as predecessor to today's Euroleague
- IIHF European Champions Cup, an annual ice hockey tournament, featuring the champions of national IIHF competitions
- UEFA Champions League, formerly known as the "European Cup", a football (soccer) club tournament
- European Champion Clubs' Cup, the cup given to the winners of the UEFA Champions League
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