The 2025/26 Champions League Round of 16 draw has produced a series of electrifying matchups after Friday’s ceremony in Nyon, setting up a dramatic start to the knockout phase.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain headline the ties with a heavyweight showdown against Chelsea, while perennial contenders Manchester City renew their modern European rivalry with record winners Real Madrid.
Elsewhere, Turkish giants Galatasaray lock horns with Premier League powerhouse Liverpool in what promises to be a fiery encounter.
Italian side Atalanta face German champions Bayern Munich, while Newcastle United take on Spanish heavyweights Barcelona.
There’s also a fascinating all-European duel between Atlético Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur.
Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt will make history by competing in their first-ever Champions League knockout tie. They face Portuguese side Sporting CP in what marks a landmark occasion for the club.
In another intriguing tie, Bayer Leverkusen meet Arsenal, adding further Premier League interest to the round.
Full Round of 16 Fixtures
Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
Newcastle United vs Barcelona
Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
The Round of 16 ties will be played over two legs on March 10/11 and March 17/18, 2026, with kick-off times scheduled for 18:45 CET and 21:00 CET.
Quarter-final matches are set for April 7/8 and April 14/15, 2026, followed by the semi-finals on April 28/29 and May 5/6, 2026 — all kicking off at 21:00 CET.
The 2025/26 Champions League final will take place on May 30, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 CET, where Europe’s elite will battle for ultimate glory.
