2026-27 Champions League: League Phase Fixtures Announced

The fixtures for the league phase of the 2026-27 Champions League have been confirmed, setting the stage for some exciting clashes. Five Premier League clubs—Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Aston Villa—now know their opponents across eight matches.

Paris Saint-Germain remain the team to beat after defending their title last season by beating Arsenal in the final. Every club’s goal is to navigate these fixtures well enough to reach the knockout rounds.

Premier League Sides Discover Their Adversaries

The English contingent has a tough road ahead. Returning teams Manchester United and Aston Villa will rejoin the competition, while Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City aim to build on last season’s performances.

Arsenal will host Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Lille, and newcomers Sabah at the Emirates. Their most challenging away trip is to Bayern Munich.

Liverpool face an away trip to Inter Milan again, where Curtis Jones once played. They will welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield and also travel to Club Brugge, Fenerbahce, and LASK, while hosting Porto, Villarreal, and RC Lens.

Manchester City will watch from afar as they confront Barcelona away. The Citizens will host reigning champions PSG and face tough fixtures against Napoli, RB Leipzig, and Porto.

Aston Villa, winners of the Europa League under Unai Emery, will face newcomers Viking and Slavia Prague. Their schedule includes difficult ties with PSG and Barcelona.

Manchester United return to Europe’s top table with home games against Bayern Munich and AS Roma. Away trips to Como, Sporting CP, and Villarreal will test them further.

Champions League Opponents for Premier League Clubs

• Arsenal: Real Madrid (H), Bayern Munich (A), Borussia Dortmund (H), Real Betis (A), Lille (H), Napoli (A), Sabah (H), Slavia Prague (A)
• Liverpool: Atletico Madrid (H), Inter Milan (A), Porto (H), Club Brugge (A), Villarreal (H), Fenerbahce (A), RC Lens (H), LASK (A)
• Manchester City: PSG (H), Barcelona (A), Sporting CP (H), Porto (A), Napoli (H), RB Leipzig (A), AEK Athens (H), RC Lens (A)
• Manchester United: Bayern Munich (H), Atletico Madrid (A), AS Roma (H), Sporting CP (A), RB Leipzig (H), Villarreal (A), Sabah (H), Como (A)
• Aston Villa: PSG (H), Barcelona (A), Borussia Dortmund (H), Club Brugge (A), Fenerbahce (H), Galatasaray (A), Viking (H), Slavia Prague (A)

Other Notable Fixtures

Jose Mourinho, now at Real Madrid, will face two former clubs, Inter Milan and AS Roma, recalling his Champions League win with Inter in 2010. Meanwhile, Cesc Fabregas' side Como meets Barcelona, who also face holders PSG.