How to Watch the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League Draw: Streaming, TV, and Schedule
The UEFA Champions League is entering its third season under the revamped league format, featuring 36 teams set to discover their opponents for the upcoming league phase. The new system has each club playing eight different teams—four at home and four away. Opponents are selected automatically by a supercomputer, which picks two teams from each of the four pots with one simple button press.
Top Teams in Pot 1 and Other Key Clubs
Pot 1 includes reigning champions PSG, who aim for a historic three-peat, alongside giants like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Manchester United and last season's Europa League winners Aston Villa appear in Pot 2.
Where and When to Watch the Draw
The draw will take place on Thursday, August 27, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, kicking off at 6 p.m. local time. The Europa League and Europa Conference League draws follow the next day. Exact fixture dates and kickoff times will be announced shortly after the draw.
US Broadcast and Streaming Options
- TV Channel: None available
- Live Stream: Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network
Fans in the United States can stream the draw live via Paramount+ or the CBS Sports Golazo Network. Paramount+ offers a wide range of sports, news, and entertainment, including access to live UEFA Champions League matches. UEFA’s official YouTube channel will also broadcast the draw live.
Draw Time Across US Time Zones
- Date: Thursday, August 27
- Eastern Time: 12 p.m.
- Central Time: 11 a.m.
- Mountain Time: 10 a.m.
- Pacific Time: 9 a.m.
Champions League Match Schedule for 2026/27
- 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
