The UEFA Champions League knockout phase for 2025-26 has started, revealing significant changes following the initial playoff legs. The second legs conclude on Wednesday, February 25, finalizing the 2026 Champions League bracket. You can complete your brackets and set up UCL pool games at CBSSports.com and on the CBS Sports app.
The bracket will be accessible starting February 27 and will function similarly to an NCAA Tournament bracket pool, where you’ll decide which teams you believe will proceed at each stage. Points will be awarded for each successful pick. Form your own Champions League pools to challenge friends and family while participating in the CBS Sports UCL Bracket Challenge for a chance to score a trip to London, including UCL match tickets and a tour of the UCL Today set. Now is the perfect moment to prepare your 2026 UEFA Champions League pool.
CBS Sports offers an excellent platform for UCL bracket games. Join the contest for free through the CBS Sports app to potentially win huge prizes. Feel free to sign up right here.
How to create a 2026 UEFA Champions League pool with friends and family
Join the CBS Sports UEFA Champions League Bracket Challenge for a chance to win a London trip for a UCL match along with a tour of the UCL Today set. To qualify, just click this link, hit the Join Now button, and enter. Complete your UEFA Champions League bracket before the Round of 16 games start.
After entering, you can also set up your own 2026 UCL pools on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app. To do this, hover your mouse over the Fantasy tab until you see the CBS Sports UCL Bracket Games logo, click it, and you will be redirected to the CBS Sports UCL Bracket Games page. Once logged in, click on the Create Pool button, set up your UCL bracket pool settings, then share the generated URL with your friends and family.
2026 UEFA Champions League Knockout phase teams to watch
As the 2026 Champions League Knockout phase starts to unfold, below are notable teams:
- Arsenal FC: The current leaders of the English Premier League have triumphed in all eight league phase matches, finishing with a stunning goal differential of 23-4— the best in the tournament. Arsenal has a six-point lead over Manchester City in the EPL, making this their prime opportunity to secure a UEFA Champions League title. Mikel Arteta is expected to be focused for these matches, with the advantage of a bye that accompanies being a top-eight seed.
- Barcelona: With 16 points amassed in the league phase, the Spanish giants recorded five wins, a draw, and two losses. Barcelona’s offensive talent is formidable, including Marcus Rashford, who contributed five goals and three assists during the Champions League. Other key players like Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Fermin Lopez are adept at penetrating defenses and scoring. Barcelona netted 22 goals during the league phase, making them tied for second in this competition. Join the 2026 UCL Bracket Game here.
How to enter 2026 UEFA Champions League Bracket Games
Sign up early before the brackets are unveiled following the Round of 16 Draw. Visit CBSSports.com/UCLBracket or play via the CBS Sports App.
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