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Bayern awaits Champions League draw for 2026/27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:42 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Bayern awaits Champions League draw for 2026/27 season

Summary

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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By the Numbers

•The Champions League draw is scheduled for 27 August 2026.
•Bayern is ranked top in UEFA club coefficients.
•Pot 1 includes PSG, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona.
•The league phase consists of eight matchdays starting in September 2026.
•The top eight teams advance directly to the knockout stage.

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What they're saying

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FC Bayern will find out which teams they’ll face in the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions League on Thursday evening (18:00 CEST). At the draw in Monaco, the German champions will be assisgned t...
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