AEK Athens schedule for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase revealed

UEFA has officially announced the fixture schedule for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, which will run from September 8, 2026, to January 27, 2027. AEK Athens, coached by Marko Nikolic, is set to kick off its campaign on September 8 with a home match against LASK at 19:45. The team faces a challenging path that includes away fixtures against Shakhtar Donetsk on October 14 and Manchester City on October 20, followed by a home clash with Real Madrid on November 4. The schedule continues with away games against Como on November 24 and home encounters with Galatasaray on December 8 and Roma on January 19. The team concludes the league phase in Germany against Borussia Dortmund on January 27.

This tournament format involves 36 teams playing across eight matchdays. The fixture list is critical for AEK’s ambitions, as the club aims to secure a strong start to maximize its chances of progressing in the competition. While some sources initially conflated this with Conference League announcements, UEFA clarified the distinct schedules for each European competition, confirming the specific dates and times for the Champions League matches to allow fans and stakeholders to plan for the upcoming season.