Champions League group-stage line-up finalised after play-off return legs

Champions League group-stage line-up finalised after play-off return legs AI

After the second-leg play-off matches held on Tuesday and Wednesday, the full list of clubs qualified for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League group stage has been confirmed, Dynamo Kyiv’s site reports on 27 August 2026. The results close the qualifying phase ahead of the group draw. Kyiv football fans: the completed list lets supporters see which European clubs may appear in group-stage fixtures and follow draw and ticket updates.

Dynamo Kyiv’s website reported on 27 August 2026 that following the return matches of the qualifying play-off round, all participants for the UEFA Champions League group stage have now been determined. The play-off second legs took place on the preceding Tuesday and Wednesday, completing the qualification phase.

The closure of the play-offs means UEFA will move to the group-stage draw and fixture scheduling. Supporters and clubs will soon have a full calendar of group matches and potential travel dates to plan around.

Readers should consult UEFA’s official communications and club websites for the definitive list of teams, the draw date and the published match schedule; the Dynamo Kyiv report is the source of this update.

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