The UEFA Champions League round-of-16 bracket was officially revealed, setting up a thrilling finish to the premier event. Round-of-16 matches begin on March 10, so there is still time to join UCL pools on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app. Much like NCAA Tournament bracket groups, UCL brackets give fans a chance to be further invested in the action. Points are awarded for every correct pick, with an increasing number of points awarded each round.
Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Barcelona are among the popular clubs fighting for supremacy. Create your own Champions League pools to compete against friends and family and enter your picks into the CBS Sports Champions League Bracket Challenge for a chance to win a trip to London, including tickets to a UCL match and a tour of the UCL Today set. 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: Arsenal went a perfect 8-0 during the league phase, scoring a UCL-high 23 goals while allowing just four goals. They became the first team in the competition’s history to finish the league stage with the maximum 24 points. They won seven of those matches by multiple goals, with the exception being a 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty in their most recent match on Jan. 28. Forwards Gabriel Martinelli (6) and Viktor Gyokeres (4) combined to score 10 goals, while Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka each scored two goals. Spanish goalkeeper David Raya allowed just two goals in seven matches.
Bayern Munich: Bayern Munich have won six European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles, with their most recent victory coming in 2019-20. They are the most successful German club in history, having won all three major European competitions. Bayern won seven of their eight matches in the league phase, including a 2-1 win over PSV. As one of the top finishers, they avoid fellow European powerhouses like Real Madrid and PSG in the round of 16. Harry Kane led the way with eight of the team’s 22 goals in the league phase. 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.
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