News: Pohang Steelers learn of their AFC Champions League Two opponents

K League's only representation in the 2025-2026 AFC Champions League Two, Pohang Steelers, will face Thai giants BG Pathum United in their first foray in the Asian Football Confederation's second-tier competition.

Pohang have been drawn into Group H along with BG Pathum United of Thailand, Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines, and Tampines Rovers of Singapore.

BG Pathum United enter the competition as the third-placed team in the 2024-2025 Thai League, Tampines Rovers qualify as runners-up in the 2024-2025 Singapore Premier League, while Kaya won the 2024-2025 Philippines Football League title.

The Group Stage will commence in mid-September and will conclude in mid-December, with each team facing each other in a home-and-away format. The top two teams in each group advance to the Round of 16.

The Quarter-finals and Semi-finals are set for March 3-12 and April 7-15, respectively, with the Final pencilled in for May 16, 2026.

Full Group Stage Draw (East)

Group E

Beijing FC (CHN)
Macarthur FC (Aus)

Tai Po FC (HKG)

Cong An Ha Noi (VIE)

Group F

Gamba Osaka (JPN)
Nam Dinh FC (VIE)

Ratchaburi FC (THA)
Eastern FC (HKG)

Group G

Bangkok United (THA)
Selangor FC (MAS)
Lion City Sailors (SGP)
Persib Bandung (IDN)

Group H

Pohang Steelers (KOR)

BG Pathum United (THA)

Kaya FC-Iolio (PHI)
Tampines Rovers (SGP)