Buriram has found their opponent; the ACL Elite 2025-26 Round of 16 East Zone schedule has been released.
On 18 February 2026, the ACL Elite 2025-26 Round of 16 East Zone football schedule was unveiled after the league stage concluded, confirming all eight teams advancing to the knockout round, including Buriram United, the sole representative from Thai League 1.
1. Machida Zelvia – 17 points
2. Vissel Kobe – 16 points
3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 15 points
4. Buriram United – 14 points
5. Melbourne City – 14 points
6. Johor Darul Ta'zim – 11 points
7. FC Seoul – 10 points
8. Gangwon FC – 9 points
The East Zone Round of 16 matchups have been set as follows: 1st place vs 8th place, 2nd vs 7th, 3rd vs 6th, and 4th vs 5th, resulting in this schedule.
Gangwon FC vs Machida Zelvia
FC Seoul vs Vissel Kobe
Johor Darul Ta'zim vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Melbourne City vs Buriram United
Match dates - First leg: 3-4 March / Second leg: 10-11 March
