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UEFA Champions League playoff round begins on August 18-19

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:41 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

UEFA Champions League playoff round begins on August 18-19
Summary

The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League is set to enter its playoff round, the final qualifying stage before the league phase starts in September. Seven two-legged ties will feature clubs such as Celtic, Fenerbahçe, and Bodø/Glimt. Matches are scheduled for August 18-19 and August 25-26. The draw for the league phase will take place on August 27. The league phase runs from September 8 to January 27, 2027, with knockout stages following.

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By the Numbers
  • •Playoff matches on August 18-19 and August 25-26
  • •Seven ties to determine teams advancing to league phase
  • •29 teams qualified directly for league phase
  • •League phase begins on September 8, 2026
  • •Draw for league phase scheduled for August 27
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The new UEFA Champions League season is down to its final round of qualification.

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