Bayern awaits Champions League draw for 2026/27 season

FC Bayern will learn their opponents for the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions League on Thursday at 18:00 CEST during the draw in Monaco. As the highest-ranked club, Bayern is placed in Pot 1, which includes teams like Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. The draw will determine two opponents for Bayern from each of the four pots, with clubs from the same country unable to compete against each other. The league phase features 36 teams playing a total of eight matchdays, and the top eight will advance directly to the round of 16, while the remaining spots will be determined through playoffs. Matchday 1 starts on 8-10 September 2026.

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