Champions League Draw 2026 Bracket, Schedule for Knockout Rounds, Playoff Fixtures

On the heels of Wednesday's final day of league play, the UEFA Champions League knockout round matchups have been set.

Champions League knockout rounds: Bracket, key dates, more

With the playoff round draw complete, here's how it impacts the round of 16, the format and the rest of the bracket.

Champions League draw reveals knockout bracket, playoffs schedule and fixtures

Soccer's biggest teams learned their fates in the Champions League knockout stage draw.

PSG vs. Newcastle: High-stakes affair in Paris sees Champions League last 16 spot up for grabs

The French giants will host the team coached by Eddie Howe for one of the key matches of Matchday 8

2025–26 Champions League Knockout Playoff Draw: Full List of Matches

The likes of Real Madrid, PSG and Newcastle all face a daunting series of two-legged playoffs to get into the round of 16.
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Which teams can still qualify for UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16?

Under the new Champions League format, teams which have finished between eighth and 24th in the league phase will still have a chance to make it to the knockouts.

What we learned from the Champions League draw: Which Premier League sides got the best paths to the quarters?

Each of the top eight teams on the table have earned byes into the Round of 16 and will know which two matches should be front-and-center on their screens.

PSG 1-1 Newcastle United Highlights, UEFA Champions League: Magpies Hold Firm To Stay In Play-Off Spots

Follow the play-by-play updates from the Matchday 8 fixture, as it happened at Parc des Princes on January 28, 2026