The UEFA Champions League third qualifying round has concluded, confirming the final seven play-off ties. The second legs of the matches took place on 11 August 2026, determining which clubs advanced closer to the league phase of the 2026/27 tournament.

Third Qualifying Round Results

The results from the Champions Path and League Path of the third qualifying round are now finalized. In the Champions Path, Levski Sofia defeated Kairat Almaty with an aggregate score of 2-0, while Sabah triumphed over Aarhus 5-2 on aggregate. GNK Dinamo progressed with a 7-1 aggregate victory against Kauno Žalgiris, and Hapoel Beer-Sheva advanced by beating Crvena Zvezda 3-0 overall. Slovan Bratislava secured their place with a 4-1 aggregate win against Mjällby, and Celje edged out Ararat-Armenia 3-2.

In the League Path, Bodø/Glimt overcame Union Saint-Gilloise 6-5 after extra time, while N.E.C. also needed extra time to defeat Olympiacos 2-1. Fenerbahçe advanced with a 3-0 aggregate win over Sturm Graz, and Lyon comfortably progressed with a 4-2 aggregate victory against Sparta Praha.

Upcoming Play-Off Fixtures

The draw for the play-off round was conducted on 3 August, and the fixtures are set. The first legs will take place on 18 and 19 August, followed by the return matches on 25 and 26 August 2026. In the Champions Path, Levski Sofia will face AEK Athens, GNK Dinamo will take on Viking, Hapoel Beer-Sheva will meet Sabah, Celtic will play against LASK, and Slovan Bratislava will compete with Celje. In the League Path, Fenerbahçe will host Lyon, while N.E.C. will go up against Bodø/Glimt.

The winners of these seven play-off ties will join the 29 teams that have already qualified directly for the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, marking a significant step towards the prestigious tournament.