OFFICIAL: List of clubs qualifying for the 2026/27 Champions League

The 2026/27 Champions League has already secured 29 of the 36 teams, with the remaining seven places to be determined via the qualification playoffs.

The 2026/27 Champions League season is gradually finalizing the list of participants, with 29 clubs already securing their spots in the main round. The remaining seven positions will be determined after the qualifying playoffs, which conclude on August 26.

According to the current format, a total of 36 teams will compete. Most of the berths are awarded based on performance in the top European national leagues, while representatives from lower UEFA-ranked countries must go through the qualification system.

England and Spain both have five representatives

England (5 teams):Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool.

Germany (4 teams):Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, VfB Stuttgart.

Spain (5 teams):Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Real Betis.

Italy (4 teams):Inter Milan, SSC Napoli, AS Roma, Como 1907.

France (3 teams):Paris Saint-Germain, RC Lens, Lille OSC.

Portugal (1 team):Porto.

Netherlands (2 teams):PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord.

Turkey (1 team):Galatasaray SK.

Czech Republic (1 team):SK Slavia Prague.

Ukraine (1 team):Shakhtar Donetsk.

The final seven berths will be determined via playoffs

Champions League qualification consists of four stages and is entering the final phase. Among the seven remaining spots, five are reserved for teams in the champions path, i.e., clubs that have won domestic leagues with lower rankings.

The remaining two spots belong to the path for teams that did not win their domestic league but still qualify for the qualifiers.

The decisive matchups include Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens, Celtic vs LASK, Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking, Slovan Bratislava vs Celje, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Sabah in the champions path. The two pairs in the other path are Fenerbahce vs Lyon and NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt.

After the playoffs conclude on August 26, the Champions League will have its full 36 teams. The draw is expected to take place on August 27 in Monaco, before the tournament officially kicks off in early September.