UEFA Champions League 2026/27
July 7, 2026 – June 5, 2027 | Europe
The UEFA Champions League 2026/27 marks another thrilling chapter in Europe’s most prestigious club football competition. From dramatic qualifying rounds to unforgettable knockout ties, the Champions League captivates millions of fans worldwide each season.
Whether you’re supporting your favorite club from the opening qualifying matches or planning an unforgettable trip to the final, MA Hospitality Group can assist with premium hospitality solutions designed to elevate every aspect of your journey.
How does the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 work?
The UEFA Champions League 2026/27 follows UEFA’s expanded competition format. The qualifying phase consists of four rounds:
- First qualifying round
- Second qualifying round
- Third qualifying round
- Play-off round
Successful clubs advance to the 36-team league phase, where each team plays 8 matches against 8 different opponents.
At the end of the league phase:
- Top 8 teams qualify directly for the Round of 16.
- Teams placed 9th–24th compete in a two-legged knockout phase play-off.
- The rest are eliminated.
The competition then continues with the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and concludes with the UEFA Champions League Final.
Champions League 2026/27 Third Qualifying Round Matches
Below is the First Qualifying Round schedule. MA Hospitality Group can assist with premium match access, hospitality experiences, and complete travel arrangements for selected fixtures across Europe.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Third qualifying round – 1st leg | ||
| 4 Aug | GNK Dinamo vs Kauno Žalgiris | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb |
| 4 Aug | Mjällby AIF vs ŠK Slovan Bratislava | Strandvallen, Sölvesborg |
| 4 Aug | PFC Levski Sofia vs FC Kairat Almaty | Georgi Asparuhov Stadium, Sofia |
| 4 Aug | FC Ararat-Armenia vs NK Celje | Abovyan City Stadium, Abovyan |
| 4 Aug | Hapoel Beer-Sheva FC vs FK Crvena Zvezda | Haladás Sportkomplexum, Szombathely (HUN) |
| 4 Aug | Olympiacos FC vs N.E.C. Nijmegen | Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus |
| 4 Aug | R. Union Saint-Gilloise vs FK Bodø/Glimt | Stade Joseph Marien, Brussels |
| 4 Aug | AC Sparta Praha vs Olympique Lyonnais | Stadion Letná, Prague |
| Third qualifying round – 1st leg | ||
| 5 Aug | AGF Aarhus vs Sabah FC | Ceres Park, Aarhus |
| 5 Aug | Fenerbahçe SK vs SK Sturm Graz | Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul |
| Third qualifying round – 2nd leg | ||
| 11 Aug | Kauno Žalgiris vs GNK Dinamo | Darius & Girenas Stadium, Kaunas |
| 11 Aug | ŠK Slovan Bratislava vs Mjällby AIF | Národný futbalový štadión, Bratislava |
| 11 Aug | FC Kairat Almaty vs PFC Levski Sofia | Almaty Ortalyk Stadion, Almaty |
| 11 Aug | Sabah FC vs AGF Aarhus | Alinja Stadium, Baku |
| 11 Aug | NK Celje vs FC Ararat-Armenia | Stadion Z’dežele, Celje |
| 11 Aug | FK Crvena Zvezda vs Hapoel Beer-Sheva FC | Stadion Rajko Mitić, Belgrade |
| 11 Aug | N.E.C. Nijmegen vs Olympiacos FC | Goffertstadion, Nijmegen |
| 11 Aug | FK Bodø/Glimt vs R. Union Saint-Gilloise | Aspmyra Stadion, Bodø |
| 11 Aug | SK Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe SK | Merkur Arena, Graz |
| 11 Aug | Olympique Lyonnais vs AC Sparta Praha | Groupama Stadium, Lyon |
UEFA Champions League VIP Tickets & Hospitality Packages
Watching Champions League is about experiencing European football at its finest while enjoying world-class hospitality in comfort.
To enhance your matchday experience, MA Hospitality Group offers access to exclusive hospitality services:
- VIP match tickets
- Premium seating with outstanding pitch views
- Access to private hospitality lounges
- Upscale hotel bookings close to stadiums
- Luxury vehicle rentals
- Personal concierge support throughout your Champions League journey
Secure your Champions League 2026/27 Hospitality Experience with MA Hospitality Group
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