The UEFA Champions League’s last 16 has been set, with eight teams officially qualifying via a two-legged knockout competition.
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the final four spots were up for grabs in the second legs of the PSG-Monaco, Juventus-Galatasaray, Atalanta-Dortmund, and Real Madrid-Benfica matches. On Tuesday, Atlético Madrid, Newcastle, Bayer Leverkusen, and Bodø/Glimt all moved by winning their two-legged ties with aggregate victories.
The UEFA final draw to determine the pairings and the entire path to the final will take place in Switzerland on Friday, February 27 at 6 a.m. ET. The Round of 16 starts on March 10.
Here’s a look at the Champions League tournament and schedule, with the last 16 teams confirmed:
How to watch Champions League
Date: Friday, February 27
Time: 6am ET
TV Channel/Streaming: UEFA.com, Paramount+
Teams qualified for Champions League round of 16
(Top eight teams from league phase qualified directly to round of 16, while 17-32 finishers faced two-leg playoffs)

Champions League Round of 16 matchups
- PSG vs. Barcelona or Chelsea
- Galatasaray vs. Liverpool or Tottenham
- Real Madrid vs. Sporting CP or Manchester City
- Atalanta vs. Arsenal or Bayern Munich
- Newcastle vs. Chelsea or Barcelona
- Atletico Madrid vs. Tottenham or Liverpool
- Bodø-Glimt vs. Manchester City or Sporting CP
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich or Arsenal
Champions League quarterfinals
The first legs will be played on April 7 and 8, while the second legs are set for April 14 and 15.
- PSG/Chelsea/Barcelona vs. Juventus/Galatasaray/Liverpool/Tottenham
- Real Madrid/Sporting CP/Manchester City vs. Atalanta/Arsenal/Bayern Munich
- Newcastle/Chelsea/Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid/Tottenham/Liverpool
- Bodo Glimt/Manchester City/Sporting CP vs. Bayer Leverkusen/Bayern Munich/Arsenal
Champions League Semifinals
The semifinals’ opening legs are scheduled for April 28 and 29, followed by the return legs on May 5 and 6.
When is the Champions League Final?
The 2026 Champions League final will take place on May 30 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
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