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Champions League draw takes place as teams learn opponents

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:02 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Champions League draw takes place as teams learn opponents
Summary

The UEFA Champions League draw occurs today in Monaco, beginning at noon ET. A total of 36 teams, including heavyweights like Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid, will be assigned opponents in the new tournament format. Each club will compete in eight matches, with no teams from the same country drawn together. The draw will be available for streaming on Paramount+. Upcoming matchdays for the tournament are scheduled between September 8 and January 27, 2027.

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By the Numbers
  • •Champions League draw held in Monaco on August 27.
  • •Thirty-six teams divided into four pots based on UEFA coefficient.
  • •Key teams include Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid.
  • •First matchday scheduled from September 8-10, 2026.
  • •Draw streamed live on Paramount+.
Latest Updates
  • 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Champions League draw LIVE updates, teams qualified and where to watch
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World's biggest soccer teams will learn UCL opponents. Follow for updates.

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