How to Watch the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League Draw: Live Stream, TV Info, and Start Time

UEFA Champions League Draw for 2026/27: What You Need to Know

The third season of the updated UEFA Champions League format is about to begin, with 36 clubs ready to discover their opponents for the league phase. This new setup has each team playing eight matches against different rivals — four at home and four away. The draw, handled by a supercomputer, picks two teams from each pot (1 through 4) in one swift selection.

Where to Watch the Champions League Draw

• TV Channel: None available
• Live Stream: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and UEFA's official YouTube channel

In the United States, you can catch the draw live on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network. Paramount+ offers an extensive mix of sports content including NFL, UFC, March Madness, and the Champions League itself, along with thousands of hours of entertainment. UEFA also streams the event live on their YouTube channel.

Pot 1 Teams to Watch

• PSG (aiming for a historic three-peat)
• Bayern Munich
• Real Madrid
• Liverpool
• Manchester City
• Inter Milan
• Arsenal
• Barcelona
• Atletico Madrid

Meanwhile, Manchester United and last season’s Europa League champions Aston Villa are seeded in Pot 2.

Draw Date and Time Details

The draw takes place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The following day will feature draws for the Europa League and Europa Conference League. Exact match schedules will be announced a few days after the draw.

• Monaco local time: 6 p.m. on August 27
• Eastern Time (US): 12 p.m. (noon)
• Central Time (US): 11 a.m.
• Mountain Time (US): 10 a.m.
• Pacific Time (US): 9 a.m.

When Will the 2026/27 Champions League Matches Take Place?

• Matchday 1: September 8-10, 2026
• Matchday 2: October 13-14, 2026
• Matchday 3: October 20-21, 2026
• Matchday 4: November 3-4, 2026
• Matchday 5: November 24-25, 2026
• Matchday 6: December 8-9, 2026
• Matchday 7: January 19-20, 2027
• Matchday 8: January 27, 2027