Clubs that have qualified for the 2026/2027 Champions League
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The race for places in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League is beginning to take shape, with several of Europe’s biggest clubs already securing qualification for next season’s competition.
UEFA will once again use the expanded 36-team league phase format introduced in recent seasons, with the remaining spots to be decided through domestic league finishes and qualification rounds across Europe.
UEFA has also confirmed that both England and Spain have earned additional league-phase spots through the European Performance Spots system, rewarding the two best-performing associations in European competitions this season.
As it stands, multiple clubs across Europe’s top leagues have already confirmed their places in the 2026/27 Champions League.
Premier League — England
The Premier League already has several confirmed representatives for next season’s Champions League.
Arsenal F.C., Manchester City F.C. and Manchester United F.C. have all booked qualification, while additional English clubs are expected to join them thanks to the extra European Performance Spot secured by England.
Qualified clubs
Arsenal F.C.
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester United F.C.
Liverpool F.C.
AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa F.C.
La Liga — Spain
La Liga has one of the strongest early representations in the competition.
European giants FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF headline the confirmed Spanish clubs, while Villarreal CF and Atlético Madrid have also secured qualification. Spain’s additional performance-based slot could see even more La Liga clubs enter the competition.
Qualified clubs
FC Barcelona
Real Madrid CF
Villarreal CF
Atlético Madrid
Real Betis
Serie A — Italy
Serie A will once again feature some of Italy’s top sides in Europe’s elite competition.
Inter Milan have already secured qualification, while clubs like Como 1907, S.S.C. Napoli and AS Roma are also among the confirmed teams.
Qualified clubs
Inter Milan
Como 1907
S.S.C. Napoli
AS Roma
Bundesliga — Germany
Bundesliga will once again have a strong presence in the Champions League.
German giants FC Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have all qualified, alongside VfB Stuttgart.
Qualified clubs
FC Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund
RB Leipzig
VfB Stuttgart
Ligue 1 — France
Ligue 1 will again be represented by some of France’s biggest clubs.
Paris Saint-Germain F.C. lead the French representatives, with RC Lens and Lille OSC also qualifying for next season’s competition.
Qualified clubs
Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
RC Lens
Lille OSC
Eredivisie — Netherlands
The Eredivisie will have two confirmed representatives in the Champions League league phase.
PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord have both secured qualification.
Qualified clubs
PSV Eindhoven
Feyenoord
Primeira Liga — Portugal
Portuguese giants FC Porto have once again qualified for the Champions League, continuing their long-standing presence in European football.
Qualified club
FC Porto
Süper Lig — Turkey
Galatasaray S.K. have secured qualification from Turkey and will return to the Champions League league phase for the 2026/27 campaign.
Qualified club
Galatasaray S.K.
Confirmed Clubs So Far
League
Confirmed Clubs
Premier League
Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Aston Villa
La Liga
Barcelona, Real Madrid, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, Real Betis
Serie A
Inter Milan, Como, Napoli, AS Roma
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, VfB Stuttgart
Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain, RC Lens, Lille OSC
Eredivisie
PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord
Primeira Liga
Porto
Süper Lig
Galatasaray
More clubs are expected to join the list as domestic leagues conclude and UEFA’s qualifying rounds are completed. The 2026/27 Champions League campaign is already shaping up to be another highly competitive season featuring many of Europe’s traditional football powerhouses.
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