The 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket has reached the Round of 16, and now is your chance to launch your CBS Sports UCL bracket pool to compete against friends, family and fellow soccer fans. This brand new game is set up similarly to an NCAA Tournament bracket pool, with an increasing number of points awarded for correct picks in every round. You can also enter to win the Ultimate London Giveaway, which awards one winner and a guest with a trip to London to watch a UCL match and tour the UCL Today set.
Round of 16 play begins on March 9, and you have until then to lock in your 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket picks. With the action so close, now is the time to set up your 2026 UEFA Champions League pool.
If you’re looking for a UCL bracket game home, CBS Sports is the perfect platform to use. You can play Bracket Games on the CBS Sports App for free and you could win big prizes.* Sign up right here.
How to create a 2026 UEFA Champions League pool with friends and family
There is a CBS Sports UEFA Champions League Bracket Challenge giving you the chance to win a trip to London to watch a UCL match and tour the UCL Today set. It’s easy to qualify for this epic trip. Simply click this link, click the “Join Now” button and enter.* Fill out your UEFA Champions League bracket before Round of 16 play begins.
Once you’ve entered CBS Sports UEFA Champions League Bracket Game, you can also set up your own 2026 UCL pools on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app. When you go to the website, hover your mouse over the Fantasy tab until you find the CBS Sports UCL Bracket Games logo.
Click on that logo to be redirected to the CBS Sports UCL Bracket Games page. Once you’re logged in, you’ll see a “Create Pool” button to click on and once you’ve finished choosing your UCL bracket pool settings, you’ll be able to copy the URL and send it to your friends and family.
2026 UEFA Champions League Knockout phase teams to watch
Now that you know where to play 2026 UCL Bracket Games, here are some teams to watch as the 2026 Champions League Knockout phase approaches:
Arsenal FC: The English Premier League leaders won all eight of their matches during the league phase, outscoring their opponents 23-4 in the process to produce the best goal differential in the competition. Arsenal have opened a six-point lead on Manchester City in the EPL, so they’ll still have a somewhat split focus, but this is their best chance yet at notching a UEFA Champions League title. Expect Mikel Arteta to dial in for these matchups and they should be well-rested thanks to the bye that comes with being a top-eight seed.
Barcelona: The five-time Champions League winners are coming off a La Liga title last season and they’re currently second to Real Madrid in Spain’s top division. FC Barcelona won five matches, drew once and lost twice during the league phase to earn the No. 5 seed in the 2026 UCL bracket. It’s been over a decade since FC Barcelona last won a UCL crown, but they were semifinalists a season ago. FC Barcelona will play Newcastle in the Round of 16. Join the 2026 UCL Bracket Game here.
How to enter 2026 UEFA Champions League Bracket Games
Sign up now before brackets are unlocked after the Round of 16 Draw. Visit CBSSports.com/UCLBracket or play on the CBS Sports App.
*No purchase necessary. See rules for details.
