UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league phase begins on September 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:37 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The league phase of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 kicks off on September 8, with 32 teams including Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, and Bayern Munich competing for a place in the knockout rounds. Matches will be played over eight matchdays, concluding on January 27, 2027. The tournament starts with fixtures in Greece and Belgium, featuring early games at 12:45 PM ET., Paris Saint-Germain aims for a third consecutive title amidst fierce competition from the other teams.
- •32 teams compete for knockout round spots from September to January.
- •Matches start with AEK Athens vs LASK Linz and Club Brugge vs Aston Villa.
- •Eight teams will qualify directly for the knockout rounds.
- •Paris Saint-Germain is defending its title for the third consecutive year.
- •Select matches available on CBS Sports Network and Paramount+.
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA Champions League 2026-27: league phase schedule, scores, how to watch live
"The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League has reached the league phase, as Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, and 27 others try to unseat Paris Saint-Germain.
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