League Phase Draw Set for August 27 in Monaco
The 2026–27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The ceremony will bring together 36 clubs competing for eight places in the new league format, marking a significant shift from the traditional group stage.
Each team will be placed into one of four pots, with the draw pairing clubs against two opponents from each pot, ensuring a balanced mix of home and away fixtures. The draw also enforces a rule that no two clubs from the same national association can meet, and a side cannot face more than two teams from any single country.
Broadcast and Regional Coverage
The draw will be streamed live for free on UEFA’s official website and YouTube channel. In the United States, viewers can follow the action on Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Golazo Network, while audiences in the United Kingdom will find coverage on TNT Sports.
The first round of league phase matches is scheduled for September 10–12, 2026, with six of the eight matchdays occurring later in 2026 and the final two matchdays spilling into 2027. The competition will culminate with the final on June 5, 2027, at a venue yet to be confirmed.
Liverpool will not host Real Madrid at Anfield for a third consecutive year, a detail that underscores the draw’s effort to avoid repeat pairings and maintain fresh storylines across the continent.