Here’s when and which matches will be played between now and the end of the tournament

The draw in Nyon has determined the bracket for the second phase of the 2025-26 Champions League, so the teams already know the potential path they must take to reach the final in Budapest. For Inter, the immediate path is straightforward, though after Bodo, the Nerazzurri could face Manchester City (or an easier matchup against Sporting). For Juventus, who will face Galatasaray in the playoff, it’s not just about nostalgia: former Serie A players Osimhen, Icardi, and Lang pose real threats. In the round of 16, the Bianconeri would then have to overcome a major English hurdle: Liverpool or Tottenham. Finally, for Atalanta, the Borussia Dortmund matchup in the playoff is a tough one; following that, in the round of 16, they would face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich. Another draw, scheduled for Friday, February 27, will determine the round of 16 matchups.

The 2025–26 Champions League final will be played on May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. The match will kick off at 6:00 p.m. The start time has been moved up compared to previous years to enhance the overall experience for fans, teams, and host cities, while optimizing logistics and operations for the day. In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played. If the score is still tied after extra time, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.

Italian teams in the running— The Italian teams that have qualified for the Champions League playoffs are Juventus (which will face Galatasaray in the playoffs), Inter (which will face Bodo in the playoffs), and Atalanta (which must secure a spot in the round of 16 in a playoff against Borussia Dortmund). Napoli, on the other hand, was eliminated at the end of the group stage.

Champions League schedule and dates— The Champions League playoffs will be played on February 17–18 for the first leg and February 24–25 for the second leg. The round of 16 will be played on March 10–11 for the first leg and March 17–18 for the second leg. The quarterfinals will be played on April 7–8 for the first legs and April 14–15 for the second legs. The semifinals will be played on April 28–29 for the first legs and May 5–6 for the second legs. The final will be played on May 30.