Champions League Last 16 Draw: Date, Time, and Liverpool’s Potential Opponents

Liverpool FC is set to learn its fate in the UEFA Champions League as the draw for the last 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026. The ceremony will commence at 11:00 GMT in Nyon, Switzerland Liverpool Echo.

Qualified Teams

Eight teams automatically qualified for the round of 16 by finishing among the top eight in the league phase. These teams are Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, and Manchester City Liverpool Echo.

Play-off Winners

The remaining eight positions will be filled by the winners of the knockout play-offs, which conclude on Wednesday. Teams currently vying for a spot include Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus, and Borussia Dortmund Liverpool Echo.

Seeding and Pairings

The top eight league phase finishers are seeded for the round of 16 and will be drawn against a play-off winner. This ensures the highest-ranked teams are evenly distributed Liverpool Echo.

Potential Opponents for Liverpool

Liverpool could face either Atletico Madrid, who eliminated Club Brugge in their play-off tie, or the winner of Galatasaray vs Juventus, with Galatasaray currently leading 5-2 from the first leg Liverpool Echo.

Bracket Rules

The draw will outline the entire route to the final, meaning teams will know their potential quarter-final and semi-final opponents immediately Liverpool Echo.

Where to Watch

Information on how to watch the draw online was not provided in the available sources.

You can find more information about Liverpool’s performance in the UEFA Champions League on UEFA.com and recent results on ESPN.