UEFA Champions League Schedule 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League season is underway. League Phase play kicked off Sept. 8, and runs through Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027, before the competition culminates with the Final on Saturday, June 5, 2027, at the Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain.

Soccer fans can follow the action all season long by streaming UEFA Champions League matches live on Paramount+. Completed matches are available to stream on demand almost immediately after the final whistle.

Keep reading for the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League schedule, including key dates and information on how to watch matches live and on demand on Paramount+.

UEFA Champions League 2026-2027 key facts

League Phase: Sept. 8, 2026-Jan. 27, 2027
Teams: 36
Knockout Phase playoffs: Feb. 16-24, 2027
Round of 16: March 9-17, 2027
Quarterfinals: April 6-14, 2027
Semifinals: April 27-May 5, 2027
Final: June 5, 2027
Final location: Metropolitano (Madrid, Spain)
Streaming: Paramount+, all matches, live and on demand

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UEFA Champions League Schedule

Here is the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League League Phase schedule:

Matchday 1: Sept. 8-10, 2026
Matchday 2: Oct. 13-14, 2026
Matchday 3: Oct. 20-21, 2026
Matchday 4: Nov. 3-4, 2026
Matchday 5: Nov. 24-25, 2026
Matchday 6: Dec. 8-9, 2026
Matchday 7: Jan. 19-20, 2027
Matchday 8: Jan. 27, 2027

Matchday 1 concludes Thursday, Sept. 10. Matchday 2 is set for Oct. 13-14, with Manchester City vs. PSG among the notable matches on tap.

UCL League Phase features 36 clubs. Each team plays eight matches, with four at home and four on the road.

League Phase action features plenty of familiar faces from the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Jude Bellingham are among the World Cup stars to follow in UCL play this season.

At the conclusion of Matchday 8, the top eight clubs in League Phase standings advance directly to the Round of 16. Teams that finish Nos. 9-24 compete in the Knockout Phase playoffs for the remaining spots in the Round of 16.

The Knockout Phase playoffs run on Feb. 16-17, 2027, and Feb. 23-24, 2027.

The Round of 16 plays March 9-10, 2027, and March 16-17, 2027.

The quarterfinals take place April 6-7, 2027, and April 13-14, 2027.

The semifinals are set for April 27-28, 2027, and May 4-5, 2027,

The Final will be played on Saturday, June 5, 2027.

Which teams have qualified?

Here are the 36 clubs that have qualified for the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League:

England:

Arsenal
Manchester City
Manchester United
Aston Villa
Liverpool

Spain:

Barcelona
Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid
Villareal
Real Betis

Italy:

Inter
Napoli
Roma
Como

Germany:

Bayern
Dortmund
Leipzig
VfB Stuttgart

France:

PSG
Lens
Lille

Netherlands:

PSV
Feyenoord

Norway:

FK Bodø/Glimt
Viking FK

Portugal:

Porto
Sporting CP

Türkiye

Fenerbahçe SK
Galatasaray

Other nations:

Austria: LASK
Azerbaijan: Sabah FC
Belgium: Club Brugge
Czechia: Slavia Prague
Greece: AEK Athens FC
Slovakia: SK Slovan Bratislava
Ukraine: Shakhtar

Where can I watch or stream live matches?

You can watch and stream all UEFA Champions League matches, all season long, live with Paramount+.

And if you miss a live goal (or want to rewatch one), you can get all the UEFA Champions League play you want – anytime you want – with Paramount+, too. Matches are available on demand on Paramount+ almost immediately after their conclusion.

How can I watch live matches on my phone or mobile device?

When you have a Paramount+ subscription (any plan), you can watch live UEFA Champions League matches from your phone, tablet, or device with the Paramount+ app. (You can also want the on-demand replays on your device with the app.)

The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

What is the UEFA Champions League?

The UEFA Champions League is an annual competition – arguably, the biggest annual soccer competition in the world – featuring Europe’s top club teams.