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How to Watch the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League Draw: Streaming, TV Info, and Schedule

The UEFA Champions League returns with its third edition of the revamped format, featuring 36 clubs ready to discover their opponents for the league phase. This season's structure has teams facing eight different rivals, playing four matches at home and four away. The draw is unique as a supercomputer picks the eight opponents with a single command.

Live Streaming and Broadcast Details

In the United States, fans can watch the Champions League draw live on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network. Paramount+ offers a wide range of sports and entertainment content including NFL, UFC, March Madness, and of course, the UEFA Champions League. The draw will also be streamed on UEFA’s official YouTube channel.

  • TV Channel: None
  • Live Stream: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, UEFA YouTube channel

When and Where Is the Draw?

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw is set for Thursday, August 27, held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Following this, draws for the Europa League and Europa Conference League will take place the next day. Exact fixture dates and kickoff times will be announced a few days after the draw.

Draw Time Across U.S. Time Zones

  • Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
  • Local Time (Monaco): 6 p.m.
  • Eastern Time: 12 p.m.
  • Central Time: 11 a.m.
  • Mountain Time: 10 a.m.
  • Pacific Time: 9 a.m.

Important Match Dates for the 2026/27 Champions League

  • Matchday 1: September 8-10, 2026
  • Matchday 2: October 13-14, 2026
  • Matchday 3: October 20-21, 2026
  • Matchday 4: November 3-4, 2026
  • Matchday 5: November 24-25, 2026
  • Matchday 6: December 8-9, 2026
  • Matchday 7: January 19-20, 2027
  • Matchday 8: January 27, 2027

Pot 1 and Top Contenders

The top-seeded teams in Pot 1 include back-to-back champions PSG, along with heavyweights such as Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. Notably, Manchester United and last season’s Europa League winners Aston Villa are placed in Pot 2.

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