When is the Champions League draw, which teams are in, and what are the dates?
Summary
The UEFA Champions League for the 2026-2027 season will begin next month, with the group stage draw set for August 27 in Monaco. Paris Saint-Germain are the current champions, aiming to win for the third time in a row, while other top European clubs will compete. The matches will start in September and end with the final in June at Atletico Madrid’s stadium.Key Facts
- The Champions League 2026-2027 group stage draw is on August 27 at 6 pm local time in Monaco.
- 36 teams will compete, with 29 qualifying through their national leagues and 7 through a qualifying competition.
- Teams like Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, PSG, and Real Madrid have qualified.
- The new format means each team plays 8 games against 8 different teams from 4 ranking pots.
- The group stage runs from September 8 to January 27, followed by knockout rounds from February to early June.
- The final match is on June 5 at the Estadio Metropolitano, home of Atletico Madrid.
- PSG won last season by beating Arsenal on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
- The league phase matches are spread across 8 matchdays between September and January.
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