Liverpool have learned their opponents and full fixture schedule for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase, with another series of huge European nights awaiting at Anfield and across the continent.
The Reds will face eight different opponents during the league phase, playing four matches at home and four away as they look to secure their place in the Champions League knockout stages.
Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Porto and Lens will all travel to Anfield, while Liverpool face away trips to LASK, Fenerbahçe, Club Brugge and Inter Milan.
Here’s everything you need to know about Liverpool’s 2026/27 Champions League draw, including their opponents, confirmed fixtures, biggest games and key dates.
Liverpool have been handed a varied set of opponents for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, with several familiar European names included in the draw.
The draw gives Liverpool four very different European nights at Anfield, while their away schedule includes potentially difficult trips to Istanbul, Bruges and Milan.
Liverpool’s complete league phase fixture schedule has now been confirmed.
Liverpool begin their Champions League campaign with a major European night at Anfield against Atlético Madrid before travelling to Austria to face LASK on Matchday 2.
Anfield will host four Champions League league phase fixtures during the 2026/27 campaign.
Liverpool begin their European campaign with arguably their biggest home fixture of the league phase as Atlético Madrid travel to Anfield.
The two clubs have shared several memorable Champions League encounters in recent years, including Atlético eliminating Liverpool from the competition following a dramatic extra-time victory at Anfield in 2020.
With both clubs carrying significant European pedigree, their latest meeting should provide an electric atmosphere on the opening night of Liverpool’s Champions League campaign.
Liverpool v Atlético Madrid takes place on 9 September 2026.
Spanish opposition return to Anfield in October when Liverpool host Villarreal.
The clubs have previously met in both the Champions League and Europa League knockout stages, with Liverpool progressing from their most recent meeting in the 2022 Champions League semi-finals.
Villarreal have regularly proven difficult opponents in European competition and should provide another interesting test for Liverpool.
Liverpool v Villarreal takes place on 20 October 2026.
Porto will visit Anfield in December for Liverpool’s final Champions League fixture of 2026.
The Portuguese giants are another familiar opponent for Liverpool, with the two clubs having met several times in the Champions League in recent years.
Liverpool have enjoyed considerable success in those previous encounters, but Porto’s European experience means they remain dangerous opposition.
Liverpool v Porto takes place on 9 December 2026.
Liverpool conclude their Champions League league phase campaign at Anfield against Lens.
With all 18 matches on the final matchday taking place simultaneously, Liverpool’s position in the league table could make this a particularly important fixture.
Depending on results across their opening seven games, the meeting could have implications for automatic qualification for the Round of 16 or Liverpool’s seeding for the knockout stages.
Liverpool v Lens takes place on 27 January 2027.
Liverpool’s Champions League draw has produced several major fixtures, both at Anfield and away from home.
Atlético Madrid’s visit on the opening matchday immediately stands out, providing Liverpool with a major European fixture to begin their campaign.
However, arguably Liverpool’s toughest fixture comes after Christmas when they travel to Italy to face Inter Milan at San Siro.
Inter have consistently competed at the highest level of European football, and a trip to Milan on the penultimate matchday could prove crucial to Liverpool’s hopes of securing a top-eight finish.
The away fixture against Fenerbahçe should also provide a significant test. European nights in Istanbul are renowned for their intense atmosphere, while trips to Club Brugge and LASK add further variety to Liverpool’s European campaign.
Liverpool’s trip to Inter Milan is one of the standout fixtures of their 2026/27 Champions League campaign.
San Siro is one of European football’s most iconic venues and Liverpool have plenty of history in the city, including previous Champions League encounters with both Inter and AC Milan.
Coming on Matchday 7, the fixture could also arrive at a crucial point in the league phase.
With only one match remaining afterwards, both Liverpool and Inter could be competing for automatic qualification to the Round of 16.
Inter Milan v Liverpool takes place on 19 January 2027.
Liverpool will enter the Champions League league phase knowing that consistency across all eight fixtures will be vital.
Their schedule contains several challenging matches, but the draw also gives Liverpool an opportunity to make Anfield a major advantage.
Atlético Madrid, Villarreal and Porto all bring considerable European pedigree to Merseyside, but Liverpool will expect to compete strongly in front of their own supporters.
The away schedule presents a different challenge. Inter Milan is the obvious headline fixture, while Fenerbahçe and Club Brugge could provide difficult atmospheres away from home.
Liverpool’s objective will ultimately be to finish inside the top eight and secure automatic qualification for the Round of 16, avoiding the additional knockout phase play-off fixtures in February.
The Champions League league phase features 36 teams competing in a single league table.
Each club plays eight matches against eight different opponents, with four fixtures at home and four away.
Once all eight games have been completed:
Unlike the previous Champions League group stage, Liverpool will not play the same opponents home and away during the league phase. Read our full guide to the 2026/27 Champions League.
Liverpool will play eight league phase fixtures in the 2026/27 Champions League, with four matches at Anfield and four away from home.
Champions League nights at Anfield are among the most iconic occasions in European football, and Liverpool’s 2026/27 draw has produced four exciting home fixtures.
Liverpool hospitality offers the opportunity to experience Champions League football in premium surroundings, combining excellent match seating with access to hospitality facilities for an unforgettable European night at Anfield.
With Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Porto and Lens all heading to Merseyside, supporters can choose from a range of fixtures throughout the league phase.
Explore our Liverpool Champions League hospitality options to see upcoming fixtures and the latest package availability.
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Liverpool will face Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Porto and Lens at Anfield during the 2026/27 Champions League league phase. Their four away opponents are LASK, Fenerbahçe, Club Brugge and Inter Milan.
Liverpool’s four Champions League home fixtures are against Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Porto and Lens.
Liverpool will travel to LASK, Fenerbahçe, Club Brugge and Inter Milan during the 2026/27 Champions League league phase.
Liverpool face Atlético Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday 9 September 2026 in their opening Champions League league phase fixture.
Liverpool v Porto takes place at Anfield on Wednesday 9 December 2026.
Liverpool travel to face Inter Milan on Tuesday 19 January 2027 in Matchday 7 of the Champions League league phase.
Liverpool begin their 2026/27 Champions League campaign at home against Atlético Madrid on 9 September 2026.
Liverpool Champions League hospitality is available for selected fixtures at Anfield through Sport and Music. Packages can include premium seating and access to hospitality facilities, with availability depending on the fixture and package selected.
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