Champions League semifinal matchups 2026: dates, times, schedule, bracket

This season’s UEFA Champions League semifinals will feature one clash between two former winners, and another between two teams chasing their first ever continental crown.

Who’s through to the UCL semis?

• Semifinal 1: PSG vs Bayern

After brushing Liverpool aside in the quarterfinals - beating the Reds 4-0 on aggregate - holders Paris Saint-Germain remain on course for a second straight title. In the semifinals, PSG will face six-time European champions Bayern Munich, who eliminated 15-time winners Real Madrid.

In an entertaining quarterfinal series, late second-leg goals by Luis Díaz and Michael Olise earned Bayern a 6-4 aggregate triumph over Los Blancos, as the Germans avenged their 2024 semifinal defeat to the Spaniards.

• Semifinal 2: Atlético vs Arsenal

In this year’s other last-four tie, Arsenal meet Atlético Madrid in a matchup of teams that have both been to the Champions League final before - but are yet to get their hands on the trophy.

The Gunners, who were Champions League runners-up in 2006, edged Sporting CP 1-0 on aggregate in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, three-time European Cup finalists Atlético eliminated LaLiga rivals Barcelona in a thrilling last-eight tie, winning 3-2 over two legs.

Who’ll have home-field advantage in the UCL semifinals?

Played in late April and early May, the semifinals will see Bayern and Arsenal enjoy home advantage in the deciding leg.

2025/26 Champions League semifinals - the schedule:

First legs:

• Tuesday, April 28, 3:00 p.m. ET: Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich
• Wednesday, April 29, 3:00 p.m. ET: Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal

Second legs:

• Tuesday, May 5, 3:00 p.m. ET: Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid
• Wednesday, May 6, 3:00 p.m. ET: Bayern Munich vs Paris Saint-Germain

Champions League - the knockout-phase bracket:

When is the 2026 Champions League final?

Hosted by Puskás Arena in Budapest, this season’s Champions League final is to be played on Saturday, May 30.

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