The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw has been finalized. Thirty-six clubs now know their eight opponents in the new single-table format. Paris Saint-Germain faces Barcelona and Manchester City in tough early fixtures. Real Madrid and Arsenal are set for challenging matches against strong European rivals. The competition's road to the Madrid final begins with these preliminary league games.

Thirty-six teams will learn their fate in a draw for the group phase, which will be followed by knockout rounds.

UEFA's Champions League draw takes place August 27, 2026, setting 36 clubs on a path through a new single-table league phase to the Madrid final.