2026/27 Champions League draw – pots, date, time, how to watch
How teams qualify for the knockout rounds The top eight teams in the league-phase table will qualify directly for the round of 16.
When the league-phase matches will be played The eight league-phase matchdays are scheduled for: Matchday 1: September 8-10 Matchday 2: October 13-14 Matchday 3: October 20-21 Matchday 4: November 3-4 Matchday 5: November 24-25 Matchday 6: December 8-9 Matchday 7: January 19-20 Matchday 8: January 27 7.
Knockout play-offs: February 16-17 and 23-24 Round of 16: March 9-10 and 16-17 Quarter-finals: April 6-7 and 13-14 Semi-finals: April 27-28 and May 4-5 Final: June 5 8.
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