⚽️ Big Day for Football Fans! The Europa League Round of 16 draw is happening on Friday, 27th February, and it’s set to kick off at 1pm local time in Nyon, Switzerland (12pm GMT). It’s the moment all football lovers have been waiting for, with the top 16 teams raring to go! 🏆
Want to catch the action live? You’re in luck! UEFA’s official website will stream the draw live for free, and you can also tune in via the UEFA.tv app on most Smart TVs. If you’re in the UK and have a TNT Sports subscription, don’t miss it there or on the discovery+ app. 🇬🇧
For our American mates, Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Golazo Network have got you covered. If you’re elsewhere, check out local broadcast partners, or stick with UEFA’s app or website to keep up with the action. 🌍📺
Exciting times as the top eight league phase finishers and eight knockout play-off winners come together. These seeded teams, including Aston Villa, will get home advantage in the second leg—and hey, there’s no avoiding domestic league opponents now! The “country protections” are off the table, making the potential match-ups even more thrilling. ⚽️💥
And here’s more: Friday’s event will also reveal the quarter-final and semi-final lineups, laying out the path to the grand finale in Istanbul! Mark your calendars—Round of 16 games are on 12th and 19th March 2026. 🗓️
Gear up for some epic football moments and clear your schedule for a fantastic season ahead! Who’s excited for this showdown? 🙌🔥 #EuropaLeague #FootballFever #RoadToIstanbul