Don't Miss It: How to Catch the 2026–27 Champions League Draw Live on TV and Stream

With the final qualifying round for the 2026–27 Champions League now complete, the league phase draw is officially ready to take place.

All 36 clubs will be eagerly awaiting the reveal of their eight group-stage opponents in the third edition of the Champions League's revamped format, with the competition's restructuring promising some truly exciting matchups.

Each of the four pots contains nine league phase qualifiers, with clubs drawn against two teams from every pot—half of their fixtures played at home and the remaining half away. This setup guarantees a fair schedule while also setting up some thrilling encounters.

Here's everything you need to know about how to follow the upcoming 2026–27 league phase draw.

When Is the 2026–27 Champions League League Phase Draw?

The 2026–27 Champions League league phase draw is scheduled for Thursday, August 27. The ceremony will be held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, kicking off at 5 p.m. BST (Noon ET, 9 a.m. PT and 6 p.m. CEST).

It's important to note that two clubs from the same national association cannot be pitted against each other in the league phase, and no team can be drawn against more than two sides from the same country.

There is also a regulation in place that stops Liverpool from hosting Real Madrid at Anfield for a third consecutive season—find out more about the reasoning behind that rule here.

How to Watch the 2026–27 Champions League League Phase Draw

The league phase draw will be available to watch for free globally via UEFA's official website and YouTube channel.

Viewers in the United States can catch the live draw on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network, while fans in the United Kingdom can follow the proceedings on TNT Sports.

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When Does the 2026–27 Champions League League Phase Start?

The opening round of Champions League league phase fixtures is scheduled across Sept. 10, Sept. 11 and Sept. 12, with six of the eight matchdays taking place before the end of the current calendar year.

The remaining two rounds of matches will be played in 2027, with Matchday 8 set for Wednesday, Jan. 27. The knockout stage then gets underway with the play-off round in February 2027, before culminating in the final on Saturday, June 5.