Champions League fantasy deadlines, 2026/27
The next Champions League fantasy deadline is Matchday 4 on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 17:45 GMT, in 11 days, when the first match kicks off.
Next deadline
First kickoff , 18 fixtures.
| Round | Deadline (UK) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MD1 | Finished | |
| MD2 | In play | |
| MD3 | In play | |
| MD4next | Upcoming | |
| MD5 | Upcoming | |
| MD6 | Upcoming | |
| MD7 | Upcoming | |
| MD8 | Upcoming | |
| PO1 | Upcoming | |
| PO2 | Upcoming | |
| R16-1 | Upcoming | |
| R16-2 | Upcoming | |
| QF1 | Upcoming | |
| QF2 | Upcoming | |
| SF1 | Upcoming | |
| SF2 | Upcoming | |
| Final | Upcoming |
How to read this list
Each Champions League matchday locks at its first kickoff, which is the deadline shown above. The league phase has eight matchdays; the knockout rounds follow as two-leg ties and the final. Kickoff times come from the fixture list and the table is rebuilt every few minutes.
Open a matchday for its fixture list with kickoff times and scores. The format and how a private league works are in the Champions League fantasy with friends guide.
Questions people ask
When is the next Champions League fantasy deadline?
The next Champions League fantasy deadline is Matchday 4 on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 17:45 GMT, in 11 days, when the first match kicks off.
When does a matchday lock?
At the first kickoff of the matchday. Gaffer leagues lock at the same moment, so the time in the table is both the deadline and the start of play.
Are the times in UK time?
Yes. Deadlines and kickoffs are shown in UK time, GMT in winter and BST in summer. The machine-readable time on each row is in UTC.
Can I still run a Champions League league with friends?
Gaffer runs Champions League leagues for the 2026/27 season; see the guide on Champions League fantasy with your friends for the format and how a private league works.
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