Ukrainian Futsal Giants Discover Champions League Opponents

Champions League Draw Reveals Opponents for Ukrainian Futsal Clubs

According to Главком: The draw for the 2026/27 UEFA Futsal Champions League main round took place in Nyon, Switzerland, pitting Ukraine's top clubs-Athletic Futsal (Dnipro) and HIT (Kyiv)-against formidable European rivals. Both teams now have a chance to showcase their talent on the continental stage.

• Athletic Futsal will face Serbia's Loznica-Grad 2018, along with the winners of Groups A and G from the preliminary round.
• HIT, recently crowned Extra League champions for the fourth time, takes on a tough lineup: Portugal's Benfica, Spain's El Pozo, and the Netherlands' Tigers Roermond.

Match Schedule and Stakes

Athletic Futsal's main round matches are scheduled at Loznica-Grad 2018's venue from October 27 to November 1. Only the group winner from Path B advances to the Round of 16. Meanwhile, HIT will compete at Tigers Roermond's home court during the same period. In Path A, the top three finishers from the group move on to the Round of 16.

Notably, HIT defeated Athletic Futsal 3-0 in the Extra League final to claim their fourth domestic title. Both clubs now represent Ukraine in the upcoming Champions League season, aiming for strong international performances.

This participation on the European stage marks a significant step forward for Ukrainian futsal development.

Competing in the Champions League allows these teams to raise their game and grow futsal's popularity among Ukrainian fans. Strong results could spark renewed interest in the sport nationwide and inspire more young players to take up futsal.

As the excitement builds for the upcoming Champions League matches, fans of Ukrainian clubs can also look forward to another major event. On June 17, the draw will determine the opponents for LNZ and Polissya in the Conference League, offering them a chance to shine on an international platform as well. This parallel competition highlights the growing presence of Ukrainian teams in European tournaments and their potential impact on the sport's popularity. For more details on this draw, check out the full story about LNZ and Polissya's upcoming challenges.