How to Watch the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League Draw: Streaming, Channels, and Schedule

The third season of the updated UEFA Champions League format is about to kick off. Thirty-six teams will discover their opponents for the league phase in a draw that mixes tradition with modern technology.

In this latest format, each team faces eight different rivals—four at home and four away. The draw process uses a supercomputer that instantly selects the eight matchups from four pots, ensuring two opponents from each pot per team.

Top Teams in the Draw Pots

• Pot 1: PSG (defending champions), Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid
• Pot 2: Manchester United, Aston Villa (last year's Europa League winners)

Where to Watch the Draw

No traditional TV channel will broadcast the event in the United States, but you can stream it live on Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Golazo Network. Both platforms offer extensive sports content, including the UEFA Champions League. Additionally, UEFA's official YouTube channel will air the draw live.

Draw Date and Time

The draw will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. It starts at 6 p.m. local time, which translates to the following times across U.S. zones:

• Eastern Time: 12 p.m.
• Central Time: 11 a.m.
• Mountain Time: 10 a.m.
• Pacific Time: 9 a.m.

The draws for the Europa League and Europa Conference League will follow the next day, while match schedules will be announced shortly after the draw.

Matchdays for the 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