Full list: Champions League play-off fixtures

The final seven places in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase are up for grabs as 14 clubs prepare to battle in seven high-stakes play-off ties. This decisive stage will determine which teams secure a coveted spot in Europe's premier club competition.

The first legs of these crucial encounters are set to take place on August 18 and 19. Following these initial matches, the return fixtures are scheduled for August 25 and 26. The aggregate winners of these seven ties will earn their place in the Champions League league phase, continuing their journey among Europe's elite.

For the clubs that do not succeed in the Champions League play-offs, their European campaign is not over. The losing teams will be relegated to the UEFA Europa League league phase, offering them a second chance to compete in a major European competition. This structure ensures that all participating clubs remain engaged in continental football throughout the season.

The fixtures for the Champions League play-offs are as follows: Fenerbahçe vs Lyon, Celtic vs LASK, N.E.C. vs Bodø/Glimt, AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia, GNK Dinamo vs Viking, Slovan Bratislava vs Celje, and Hapoel Beer-Sheva vs Sabah. These matchups promise intense competition as teams fight for advancement.