Champions League last-16 draw: Date, time, how to watch & who Chelsea can face

Chelsea’s path through the 2025-26 Champions League will crystallise on Friday 27 February 2026 when the last-16, quarter-final and semi-final draws are staged at 11:00 GMT in Nyon, Switzerland. Liam Rosenior’s side, who clinched an automatic place in the knockout bracket by finishing inside the top eight after a dramatic 3-2 win over Napoli in January, will discover whether they will face either Newcastle United or Paris Saint-Germain.

The draw, streamed live on UEFA.com, UEFA.tv and the official Champions League app, will also be shown in the United Kingdom on TNT Sports and Discovery+. Newcastle booked their spot in the pot by overcoming Qarabag in the play-off round, while PSG edged past Monaco in a tight tie. The team Chelsea do not draw will be paired with Barcelona, setting up two heavyweight contests next month.

Fixtures are scheduled for March 2026, with Chelsea opening the tie away from home before returning to Stamford Bridge for the decisive second leg. A successful passage would keep the club on course for a potential third European Cup, following triumphs in 2012 and 2021, and edge them closer to this season’s final in Budapest.