Champions League Draw Scheduled for August 27, 2026

The draw for the 2026/27 Champions League will occur on August 27, 2026, following the conclusion of the play-off ties that finalize the last qualifying teams. The event is set to begin at 17:00 BST / 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT.

Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will defend their title against five Premier League teams: Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool. Each team will play eight matches in the league phase, with four at home and four away, against different opponents determined by seeding pots.

The league phase is scheduled to commence on September 8 and will continue until the end of January. The knockout stage will begin in February, with the final set for June 5, 2027, at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid.