The 2026–27 UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase begins after the 36-team league phase concludes.
The top eight teams in the league-phase standings qualify directly for the Round of 16, while teams finishing 9th through 24th enter the Knockout Phase Play-offs. Those 16 teams compete for the remaining eight places in the Round of 16, creating a 24-team knockout bracket overall.
The 2026–27 UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Bracket – Excel & Google Sheets is designed to make the tournament easy to follow from the first play-off matches through the Final.
Select teams using the built-in dropdown menus and enter the scores from Leg 1 and Leg 2 of each matchup. The Knockout Phase Play-offs, Round of 16, Quarterfinals and Semifinals are all played over two legs. The two semifinal winners then advance to the single-match UEFA Champions League Final.
League-position guides are included in the opening rounds to help identify where qualifying teams enter the bracket. From there, follow the winners through each round until the 2026–27 champion is decided.
When Does the Knockout Phase Start?
The 2026–27 UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Play-offs begin February 16, 2027.
Knockout Phase Play-offs: February 16/17 & 23/24, 2027
Round of 16: March 9/10 & 16/17
Quarterfinals: April 6/7 & 13/14
Semifinals: April 27/28 & May 4/5
Final: June 5, 2027 in Madrid
The specific teams and individual February 16 matchups will not be known until after the league phase concludes and the knockout draw is completed.