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Champions League draw set for August 27; teams in each pot outlined

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:40 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Champions League draw set for August 27; teams in each pot outlined
Summary

The league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League will take place on Thursday, August 27, at 17:00 BST in Monaco. A total of 36 teams will compete, with 29 teams already qualified and the final seven spots determined by ongoing qualifiers. Teams will be placed in four pots based on UEFA club coefficient rankings, with clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal confirmed in pot one. The draw will allocate teams into groups where they will face each other, with top performers advancing to the knockout stages while others will exit after the league phase.

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Status Watch
  • •Draw takes place on August 27 in Monaco at 17:00 BST.
  • •29 teams qualified; 7 spots still to be determined.
  • •Pots are based on UEFA club coefficient rankings.
  • •Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal are in pot one.
  • •Final qualifiers will complete pot placements before the draw.
Latest Updates
  • 10:05 PMBBC Sport — How to follow Thursday's Champions League draw - and who is in each pot?
  • 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — When is the Champions League draw and who is in each pot?
What they're saying
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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when the league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League is, as well as looking at who is in each pot

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when the league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League is, as well as looking at who is in each pot

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