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When is the Champions League last 16 draw? Date, format, seeding explained

When is the Champions League last 16 draw? Date, format, seeding explained

Summary

The 2025/26 Champions League has reached the last 16 stage. The draw to decide which teams will face each other in this round will occur on February 27, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland. Several top European clubs, including Real Madrid and PSG, have qualified through either the league or playoff stages.

Key Facts

  • The Champions League last 16 draw is on February 27, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland.
  • Teams that made it to the last 16 include Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal, and Manchester City.
  • The draw will decide matchups for the last 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals in a knockout format.
  • Last 16 matches will occur on March 10-11 and March 17-18, 2026.
  • The quarterfinals are scheduled for April 7-8 and April 14-15, while the semifinals will be on April 28-29 and May 5-6, 2026.
  • The final is set for May 30, 2026, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
  • Bodo/Glimt and Galatasaray are considered surprise teams in the last 16.
  • Seeded teams play their second legs at home, which can be an advantage.

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