The UEFA Champions League 2025/26 knockout phase is underway following the league phase and knockout playoffs. The round of 16 draw took place on February
27, 2026 (today, around 11:00 GMT / 4:30 PM IST), determining the matchups and the bracket through to the final in Budapest on May 30, 2026.
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These 16 teams compete in the round of 16, with no same-country restrictions in the draw (though country protection may apply in later stages depending on rules).
UEFA Champions League Knockout Schedule Key Dates
Round of 16: First legs March 10-11, second legs March 17-18, 2026
Quarter-finals: First legs April 7-8, second legs April 14-15
Semi-finals: First legs April 28-29, second legs May 5-6
Final: May 30, 2026 (Puskás Arena, Budapest)
Bracket and Draw Format
The draw finalized the bracket from round of 16 onward. Seeded teams were paired into predetermined sections, each facing one of two possible unseeded opponents (based on playoff paths). Seeded teams host the second leg.The official bracket is available on UEFA.com (bracket view), showing the full path to the final, including potential quarter-final and semi-final opponents if teams advance.
The qualified teams for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League round of 16 are Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Galatasaray, Bodø/Glimt.
The round of 16 draw on February 27, 2026, created a fixed bracket with seeded teams hosting the second legs. The bracket splits into paths where potential round of 16 matchups include PSG facing either Barcelona or Chelsea, Galatasaray facing either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid facing either Sporting CP or Manchester City, Atalanta facing either Arsenal or Bayern Munich, Newcastle United facing either Chelsea or Barcelona, Atletico Madrid facing either Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool, and the remaining unseeded teams like Bayer Leverkusen and Bodø/Glimt drawn against the corresponding seeded sides.
Winners advance through the quarter-finals on April 7-8 and 14-15, semi-finals on April 28-29 and May 5-6, to the final on May 30, 2026, at Puskás Arena in Budapest, with the structure ensuring clear paths and possible later protections against same-nation clashes. First legs take place March 10-11 and second legs March 17-18. For the exact confirmed pairings post-draw, check UEFA's official bracket as details finalize from today's event.
