The UEFA Champions League draw for the knockout rounds, including the round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, will occur on February 27, 2026, at 12:00 CET. This event takes place at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
Champions League Knockout Round Teams
The teams competing in the round of 16 comprise the eight winners from the knockout phase play-offs and the top eight teams from the league phase. The seeded teams, based on their league phase rankings, include:
- Arsenal (ENG)
- Bayern München (GER)
- Liverpool (ENG)
- Tottenham (ENG)
- Barcelona (ESP)
- Chelsea (ENG)
- Sporting CP (POR)
- Manchester City (ENG)
The unseeded teams, emerging from the knockout phase play-offs, are:
- Real Madrid (ESP)
- Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
- Newcastle United (ENG)
- Atlético Madrid (ESP)
- Atalanta (ITA)
- Bayer Leverkusen (GER)
- Galatasaray (TUR)
- Bodø/Glimt (NOR)
Viewing the Champions League Draw
Draw Proceedings
The draw will match seeded teams with the knockout phase winners based on their league phase finishes. The pairings will create four seeded groups, determining how teams will advance in the tournament.
Match Scheduling for Knockout Rounds
Teams will play the round of 16 matches on the following dates:
- Round of 16: March 10/11 and March 17/18, 2026
- Quarter-finals: April 7/8 and April 14/15, 2026
- Semi-finals: April 28/29 and May 5/6, 2026
- Final: May 30, 2026, in Budapest
The knockout stages will adhere to the UEFA Match Calendar and will generally schedule matches on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The bottom team in each pairing will host the second leg of their matches.
National Representation Rules
Teams from the same country can compete against each other in the knockout rounds. This means familiar rivals could meet again in the Champions League draw, leading to exciting matchups.
Details regarding the quarter-final and semi-final match schedules will be announced following the completion of the previous rounds, ensuring that fans stay updated throughout the tournament.
