champions league heute: league-phase draw starts today at 5pm BST / 6pm CET
The UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league phase draw is taking place today, Thursday, August 27, 2026, starting at 5pm BST / 6pm CET. It is the 36-team league phase draw for this season’s Champions League, and the first confirmed headline outcomes are already in: Arsenal are set to play Real Madrid, while Manchester City face PSG and Barça.
| Item | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Event | UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league phase draw |
| Date | Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
| Start time BST | 5pm BST |
| Start time CET | 6pm CET |
| Competition stage | League phase draw for this season’s Champions League |
| English clubs named in live coverage | Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool |
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything explains when the league phase draw is and who is in each pot. That is the place to check for pot context, while UEFA’s live draw coverage is where the confirmed matchups are appearing.
Headline draw outcomes confirmed so far
| Team | Confirmed opponent(s) from live coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | Real Madrid | live draw coverage |
| Manchester City | PSG and Barça | live draw coverage |
Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool are the English clubs named in live coverage today. The draw is still unfolding, but those are the teams already in the frame as the 36-team league phase takes shape.
UEFA has an official 2026/27 Champions League fixtures and results page for the competition, while full match dates are still to be confirmed. That page is the next place to check once the draw is complete and the schedule is published.