Liverpool’s have two possible opponents for the Champions League last 16 ahead of Friday’s draw, which will also map out the quarter-finals and semi-finals.
One of Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray await Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Arne Slot‘s side bypassed the playoff round after finishing third in the league phase, earning their spot in the knockouts.
The Reds had four possible opponents, but the conclusion of the play-off round leaves just two possibilities ahead of Friday’s draw.
When is the Champions League last 16 draw 2026?
Champions League Last 16 Draw 2026: At a Glance
Date
Friday, February 27, 2026
Start Time
11am GMT
TV Channel
UEFA.com / TNT Sports 1 / discovery+
Live Stream
TNT Sports YouTube (Free)
Liverpool Possible Opponents
Galatasaray or Atletico Madrid
The draw will be held live at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
The Champions League last 16 draw takes place on Friday, February 27 at 11am (UK), less than two weeks before the first leg.
Who can Liverpool face in the Champions League last 16?
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Tuesday, September 30, 2025: Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike and Galatasaray's captain Abdülkerim Bardakc? during the UEFA Champions League match between Galatasaray A.?. and Liverpool FC at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Liverpool will play one of Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray after they progressed from the play-off round.
Slot’s men already know they will host the second leg of their last 16 tie at Anfield, a reward for finishing in the top eight of the league phase.
Champions League draw start time and TV channels
The draw will get underway at 11am (UK), although there is typically always a long build-up from UEFA before we get underway!
It will be shown live on TNT Sports 1, discovery+ and for free on the TNT Sports YouTube channel, and will also be streamed on UEFA.com, UEFA.tv and the official UEFA Champions League app.
When will the Champions League last 16 fixtures be played?
The last 16 will be played across two legs on March 10/11 and 17/18, with the exact dates expected to be confirmed later on Friday.
Liverpool will be the away side in the first leg. Their ties are likely to take place on Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 18.
How does the Champions League draw work?
Friday’s draw is not only for the last 16 as it will also determine the quarter-final and semi-finals.
The initial draw determines which side of the bracket clubs will compete from (silver or blue). For Liverpool, that means they will be on the opposite pathway to Tottenham, who they could only meet in the final.
Teams will then follow the path of the bracket until the final and, like the previous rounds, the team in the bottom row of each match pairing will play the second leg of the relevant tie at home.
This system enables a club to plot out its potential route to the final, much like an international tournament.
Where is the Champions League draw being held?
Champions League draw general European Cup (Handout by UEFA)
The draw is being held live at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
Key dates for 2025/26 Champions League
The remaining dates for this season’s Champions League are as follows:
Knockout draw – February 27
Last 16: March 10/11 and 17/18
Quarter-finals: April 7/8 and 14/15
Semi-finals: April 28/29 and May 5/6
Final: May 30 (Budapest)