How to Watch the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League Draw: Streaming, TV Info, and Schedule
The UEFA Champions League is gearing up for its third season under the new format. Thirty-six clubs will discover their opponents for the league phase, where each team faces eight different rivals—playing four matches at home and four away.
The draw uses a supercomputer that picks the eight opponents with just one click, selecting two teams from each of the four pots. The first pot features heavyweights like PSG, who aim for a historic third straight title, along with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. In pot 2, notable names include Manchester United and last year's Europa League champions, Aston Villa.
Where and How to Watch the Champions League Draw
- TV Channel: None available in the US
- Live Stream: Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network
- Official UEFA Channel: UEFA's YouTube channel will also broadcast the draw live
Paramount+ offers extensive sports coverage including the NFL, UFC, March Madness, and the UEFA Champions League. The platform streams live events alongside a vast library of shows and movies.
Draw Details: Date, Time, and Location
The draw for the league phase will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The Europa League and Europa Conference League draws will follow the next day. Exact fixture dates and kickoff times will be announced shortly after the draw.
Time Zones for the Draw (August 27, 2026)
- Local (Monaco): 6 p.m.
- Eastern Time (US): 12 p.m.
- Central Time (US): 11 a.m.
- Mountain Time (US): 10 a.m.
- Pacific Time (US): 9 a.m.
Schedule for 2026/27 Champions League Matchdays
- 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
