Champions League draw reveals tough matchups for PSG and Arsenal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

The UEFA Champions League league phase draw took place on August 27, 2026, in Monaco. Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona and visit Manchester City as they aim to defend their title. Last season's finalists, Arsenal, face formidable opponents including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, setting up a challenging group stage. Additionally, four clubs will be making their Champions League debut: Como, LASK, Viking, and Sabah. The tournament begins on September 8, with a total of 36 teams competing for the title and a schedule to be finalized soon.
- •Champions League matches start on September 8, 2026.
- •PSG faces Barcelona and Manchester City in their group.
- •Arsenal meets Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in group action.
- •Como, LASK, Viking, and Sabah debut in this year's tournament.
- •Final group stage schedule will be revealed on August 29.
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"A new edition of the Champions League came into clearer focus on Thursday with the tournament’s league phase draw.
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