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

The UEFA Champions League is set for its third edition under the new format, featuring 36 teams eager to discover their opponents for the league phase. This revamped structure has each club facing eight different teams, with four games at home and four away. The draw is conducted by a supercomputer that selects two opponents from each of the four pots with a single button press.

Top Teams in Pot 1 and Other Notable Clubs

PSG, aiming for a historic three-peat, join Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid in Pot 1. Meanwhile, Manchester United and last season's Europa League winners, Aston Villa, are placed in Pot 2.

Where and When to Watch the Draw

  • TV Channel: None available in the U.S.
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network
  • Additional Stream: UEFA's official YouTube channel

In the United States, the best way to catch the live draw is through Paramount+ or the CBS Sports Golazo Network. Paramount+ offers a mix of sports, news, and entertainment including events like the NFL, UFC, March Madness, and the UEFA Champions League itself. The draw will also be accessible on UEFA's YouTube channel.

Details About the Draw Event

The draw for the league phase will happen on Thursday, August 27 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The draws for the Europa League and Europa Conference League will follow on the next day. Exact match schedules will be announced a few days after the draw.

Draw Timing Across US Time Zones

  • Date: Thursday, August 27
  • Local (Monaco) Time: 6 p.m.
  • Eastern Time: 12 p.m.
  • Central Time: 11 a.m.
  • Mountain Time: 10 a.m.
  • Pacific Time: 9 a.m.

Champions League Matchdays for 2026/27 Season

  • 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

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