Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Champions League Draw: 36 Teams Await Fate
The revamped format's third edition sees 36 clubs learn their league-phase opponents today.
Event
League phase draw
Teams
36
Time
5pm BST (6pm CET)
Format
One Big Group
What happened. The draw for the 2026-27 Champions League league phase is taking place, with 36 teams discovering their opponents.
- Third edition of the One Big Group format.
- PSG won both tournaments despite finishing 15th and 11th.
- UEFA preparing criminal complaint against Infantino.
The draw will set up mouthwatering ties as clubs learn their eight opponents.
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