UEFA Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draw confirmed
The UEFA Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draw was completed on Friday, February 27, 2026. The draw determines the matchups for the last-16 stage, with the winners of Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain and Galatasaray vs Liverpool advancing to the quarter-finals. Quarter-finals will take place on April 7/8 and 14/15, 2026, followed by semi-finals on May 28/29 and May 5/6, 2026. The final will be held in Budapest in May 2026. Key quarter-final pairings include Paris/Chelsea vs Galatasaray/Liverpool, Real Madrid/Man City vs Atalanta/Bayern, and Newcastle/Barcelona vs Atleti/Tottenham. Semi-final matchups feature Paris/Chelsea/Galatasaray/Liverpool vs Real Madrid/Man City/Atalanta/Bayern and Newcastle/Barcelona/Atleti/Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt/Sporting CP/Leverkusen/Arsenal. This global event impacts football fans worldwide, with the final in Budapest marking the culmination of the season.