Champions League Last-16 Draw: Date, Teams, and Bracket Revealed

- The Champions League round of 16 draw is set for Feb. 27, 2026. Top teams like Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona will learn their opponents in the knockout stage.

Champions League Last-16 Draw: What You Need to Know

The Champions League round of 16 draw is scheduled for Feb. 27, 2026, at 6 a.m. ET. The top eight seeded teams like Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool will face unseeded teams including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

Key Teams and Matches

The likes of Barcelona, Chelsea, and Manchester City will also be part of the draw. The knockout games are set for March 10-11 and March 17-18, leading to the quarterfinals and beyond.

How the Draw Works

Seeded teams will be paired with unseeded teams, determining the bracket and potential matchups. Country protection is not in place, allowing clubs from the same country to face each other in the round of 16.

Important Dates Ahead

Following the round of 16 in March, the quarterfinals are scheduled for April 7-8 and April 14-15. The semi-finals will take place on April 28-29 and May 5-6, with the final set for May 30 in Budapest, Hungary.