League Phase Draw ⌛️

League Phase Draw ⌛️

⏲️ 18:00 Central European Time

#ChampionsLeagueDraw

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw ceremony will be held at 18:00 Central European Time on August 27 (02:00 Beijing Time on August 28), marking an important step in the competition's comprehensive reform this season. At the event, 36 teams will determine their eight league phase opponents through the draw, moving away from the traditional four-team group stage format. This new format will bring a longer schedule and more diverse matchups, with every point earned in each match being crucial and directly affecting whether teams can reach the final knockout stage. The results of this draw will provide a clear roadmap for each team's Champions League journey in the new season and fuel expectations among fans worldwide for future intense battles.

Type: UEFA official draw ceremony

Matchup or theme: 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw

Match result: No match has been played; this is a draw ceremony

Key players and statistics: Not confirmed

Additional highlights: The draw ceremony will be held at 18:00 Central European Time on August 27, and 36 teams will determine their eight league phase opponents based on the draw results.