Need to know
The Champions League will soon return for the 2026/27 season, but first up is the league phase draw
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The UEFA Champions League league phase draw will take place on Thursday(Image: Getty)
Everything you need to know about the Champions League league phase draw
Draw date: The 2026/27 Champions League league phase draw takes place on Thursday, August 27. The event is scheduled to begin live at 5pm in the UK.
Location: The draw is taking place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco. This venue serves as UEFA's traditional host location for European club competition draws and annual season awards.
How to watch: Viewers can watch the ceremony live for free on UEFA's official website, UEFA.com. The live stream will also be available globally through the free UEFA TV app.
Alternative viewing: Broadcasters will also air the event live, with UK coverage available TNT Sports and HBO Max via streaming. Viewers in the United States can watch the broadcast on Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
English sides: The first round of league phase fixtures kick off on Tuesday, September 8. English sides Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa all enter the draw, aiming to navigate through the competition and reach the final in Madrid.
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