Six Premier League teams—Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Newcastle—await their Champions League last-16 opponents as the draw unfolds today. With the play-off round complete, these clubs join 10 others in discovering their paths to the final at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
Draw Schedule and Location
The last-16 draw begins at 11am GMT on Friday, February 27, 2026. This event also outlines the full knockout bracket, helping fans track potential routes through the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.
How to Watch Live
In the UK, viewers can catch the draw on TNT Sports 1. Streaming options include the Discovery+ app and website with a subscription, plus the TNT Sports YouTube channel. UEFA provides free live coverage on its website, YouTube channel, and the official Champions League app.
Teams in the Last 16
Top Eight from League Phase (Seeds)
Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, Manchester City.
Arsenal topped the league phase unbeaten, positioning them as bookmaker favorites to claim their first Champions League title.
Qualified via Play-Offs
Atletico Madrid, Newcastle United, Bayer Leverkusen, Bodo/Glimt, Galatasaray, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Atalanta.
Possible Last-16 Matchups
Seeds face play-off qualifiers:
- Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen or Atalanta
- Tottenham or Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray
- Chelsea vs Newcastle or Paris Saint-Germain
- Manchester City vs Real Madrid or Bodo/Glimt
- Newcastle vs Chelsea or Barcelona
Knockout Stage Dates
Last 16: March 10-11 and 17-18
Quarter-finals: April 7-8 and 14-15
Semi-finals: April 28-29 and May 5-6
Final: May 30
