More Teams Qualify for the Champions League as New Season Draw Takes Place Today .

The UEFA Champions League 2026/27 qualifying rounds have continued to produce major moments, with several teams securing their places in the league phase after battling through two-legged ties. Norway’s Viking have made club history by qualifying for the Champions League league phase for the first time ever. The achievement comes after another historic season last year, when Viking won their first league title after a 34-year wait. The club has now taken another major step by reaching the biggest stage of European club football.

In Turkey, Fenerbahçe have successfully returned to the UEFA Champions League league phase for the first time since 2009. The club have been waiting for many years for another opportunity to compete against Europe’s biggest teams, and they have now achieved that goal. The qualification is an important milestone for Fenerbahçe, who are expected to represent Turkish football in the competition this season.

Greece’s AEK Athens have also secured their place in the league phase after a convincing 4-0 victory over Levski Sofia. AEK dominated the match and made the most of their chances, earning a ticket to continue in Europe’s premier club competition. The victory has also boosted optimism among the club’s supporters ahead of the more competitive league phase.

Meanwhile, Slovan Bratislava became the final team to complete the list of participants in the 2026/27 Champions League league phase after beating NK Celje 2-1 in the second leg and winning 3-2 on aggregate. Slovan are particularly intriguing because of the presence of Yaya Touré as their coach, with the former Manchester City captain continuing to write a new chapter in his coaching career. The qualification gives Touré the opportunity to lead his team on European football’s biggest stage.

Overall, the qualifying rounds have produced plenty of compelling stories, from LASK’s historic comeback against Celtic and Bodø/Glimt’s qualification to Sabah FC, Viking and Fenerbahçe making history of their own. Now, all the qualified teams are waiting to discover their opponents in the league phase. The UEFA Champions League 2026/27 draw takes place today at 9:00 p.m. East Africa Time (EAT), with fans turning their attention to the event to discover the fixtures that will pit European giants against teams that made history during the qualifying rounds.