Liverpool fixtures revealed for 2026-27 Champions League
Liverpool fixtures for the 2026-27 Champions League league phase are set after Thursday's draw in Monaco paired the Reds with Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, Porto, Club Brugge, Villarreal, Fenerbahce, Lens and LASK. UEFA will confirm dates and kick-off times by Saturday, with eight matchdays from September 8 through January 27, 2026.
The draw shapes Liverpool's European campaign as the Reds chase a seventh European crown. Four opponents visit Anfield, while Inter, Club Brugge, Fenerbahce and LASK await away trips. For viewing schedules and broadcast updates as fixtures are confirmed, check our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.
Key Takeaways
- Liverpool face eight different opponents in the 36-team league phase, with four home games at Anfield and four away.
- Fixture dates and kick-off times will be announced by UEFA no later than Saturday.
- Top-eight finishers advance directly to the Round of 16; ninth to 24th enter knockout play-offs.
- Curtis Jones returns to face Liverpool with Inter Milan at the San Siro after his summer move.
- A new UEFA rule means Liverpool cannot host Real Madrid at Anfield this season despite both clubs being in pot one.
Who are Liverpool's Champions League opponents?
Thursday's draw in Monaco assigned Liverpool eight league-phase opponents across four pots. According to Liverpool FC, the Reds will host Atletico Madrid, FC Porto, Villarreal and RC Lens at Anfield.
Away fixtures take Liverpool to face Internazionale, Club Brugge, Fenerbahce and LASK. The Evening Standard notes Liverpool reached last season's quarter-finals before losing to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain, and qualified again via a top-five Premier League finish.
When are Liverpool's Champions League fixtures?
UEFA has set eight league-phase matchday windows, though exact kick-off times for individual Liverpool fixtures remain pending. Matchday 1 runs September 8–10, 2026, followed by October 13/14, October 20/21, November 3/4, November 24/25, December 8/9, January 19/20 and January 27 for Matchday 8.
Liverpool FC reports that full fixture details will be announced no later than Saturday. Fans planning streams or travel should watch for UEFA's confirmation, which will lock in dates across the September-to-January window.
What are the standout storylines in Liverpool's draw?
The San Siro trip against Inter Milan brings a Curtis Jones reunion. The midfielder joined Inter in the summer and is set to face his former club. Liverpool will hope to repeat last season's 1-0 league-phase win there, when Dominik Szoboszlai scored a late penalty.
Atletico Madrid visit Anfield in a rematch of last season's five-goal thriller, which Virgil van Dijk decided with a late winner. Fenerbahce away looks demanding: the Turkish side features former Premier League players including Romelu Lukaku, N'Golo Kante, Nathan Ake and Ederson. LASK, who eliminated Celtic via a stunning play-off comeback, and Club Brugge complete the away schedule.
Why can't Liverpool host Real Madrid at Anfield?
Real Madrid did not appear in Liverpool's draw, but a new UEFA rule explains why a home tie was never possible this season. As BBC Sport reports, clubs cannot host the same opponent in the league phase for three consecutive seasons with the same home team.
Liverpool hosted Real Madrid at Anfield in both 2024-25 and 2025-26, winning 2-0 and 1-0. That history blocked a third consecutive Anfield hosting. The rule does not stop repeat pairings entirely—only the same home-and-away arrangement three years running.