The last seven spots for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League have been filled as qualifying concluded this week. Sabah FK, Bodø/Glimt, LASK, AEK Athens, Viking FK, Fenerbahçe, and ŠK Slovan Bratislava will compete alongside 29 other teams in the tournament starting on September 8 with the League Phase.
Here’s the complete list of the 36 teams participating in Europe’s premier competition this season:
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Austria: LASK
Azerbaijan: Sabah FK
Belgium: Club Brugge
Czech Republic: Slavia Prague
England: Aston Villa, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool
France: Paris Saint-Germain, Lens, Lille
Germany: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, VfB Stuttgart
Greece: AEK Athens
Italy: Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma, Como
Netherlands: PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord
Norway: Bodø/Glimt, Viking FK
Portugal: Porto, Sporting CP
Slovakia: ŠK Slovan Bratislava
Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, Real Betis
Turkey: Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe
Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk
The draw for the League Phase matchups will take place on Thursday, August 27, in Monaco at 12 p.m. ET (Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo). Here’s how it will be structured:
Pot 1: PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Arsenal, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid
Pot 2: Borussia Dortmund, Roma, Sporting CP, Aston Villa, Porto, Manchester United, Club Brugge, Real Betis, PSV
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Pot 3: Feyenoord, Lille, Bodø/Glimt, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Villarreal, Shakhtar Donetsk, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe
Pot 4: Slavia Prague, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, VfB Stuttgart, LASK, Como, Lens, Sabah FK, Viking FK, AEK Athens
Paris Saint-Germain enters as the two-time defending champion after winning against Arsenal in a penalty shootout during last June’s final.
The Champions League final on June 5, 2027, will be held at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, home to Atlético Madrid.
2026-27 Champions League schedule
Matchday 1: Sept. 8-10
Matchday 2: Oct. 13-14
Matchday 3: Oct. 20-21
Matchday 4: Nov. 3-4
Matchday 5: Nov. 24-25
Matchday 6: Dec. 8-9
Matchday 7: Jan. 19-20
Matchday 8: Jan. 27
Knockout phase playoffs: Feb. 16-17 and 23-24
Round of 16: March 9-10 and 16-17
Quarterfinals: April 6-7 and 13-14
Semifinals: April 27-28 and May 4-5
Final: June 5 (Madrid)
Fan Take: This news is significant for soccer enthusiasts as it brings together a diverse array of clubs, showcasing the depth of talent in European football. With new participants and fierce competition, the upcoming season promises captivating matches that could influence the future landscape of the sport.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
