When is the Champions League last 16 draw? Date, format, seeding explained
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With the playoffs settled, some of the biggest names in European football will soon discover their last 16 opponents and possible route to the final.
The 2025/26 Champions League playoff round has now concluded, with the likes of Real Madrid, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Atletico Madrid booking their places in the last 16.
The remaining teams will discover their opponents and potential route to the final on Friday when UEFA holds the last 16 draw.
Here is everything you need to know about the timing, format and seeding of the draw, as well as the teams still vying for glory in European football’s largest club competition.
The draw is set to take place at 11:00 GMT on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland.
It will determine which teams play each other in the last 16, quarterfinals and semifinals.
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