The draw for the Champions League league phase takes place in Monaco on Thursday, 27 August, with the ceremony scheduled to begin at 16:00 GMT.
Football fans will be able to watch the event live on television through Canal+ and New World Sports. The ceremony will also be available to stream on UEFA’s official platforms, giving supporters several ways to follow the moment when the competition’s 36 qualified clubs discover their league-phase opponents.
The draw marks the next stage of preparations for this new edition of the Champions League. Clubs from across Europe will learn which teams they are due to face during the league phase, with the complete line-up of opponents set to be revealed during the ceremony in Monaco.
Among the teams involved are PSG, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Arsenal. Their participation ensures that some of the biggest names in European football will be closely followed as the draw determines their routes through the opening phase of the competition.
The event begins at 16:00 GMT on Thursday, 27 August. Viewers watching on television can follow the live broadcast on Canal+ or New World Sports, while those choosing to watch online can use the official UEFA platforms.
The league-phase draw is therefore the key appointment for supporters wanting to see the first competitive pairings of this Champions League edition. Until the ceremony begins, the 36 clubs know they have qualified but do not yet know the opponents they will face in the league phase.
The draw will provide that information in full, with the participating clubs, including PSG, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Arsenal, waiting to discover their respective schedules.
For fans, the main details are straightforward: the ceremony is being held in Monaco, it starts at 16:00 GMT, and it can be watched live on Canal+ and New World Sports. UEFA’s official platforms will provide an additional way to follow the event.
With 36 clubs involved, the ceremony represents the formal starting point for the league phase of this new Champions League campaign. Supporters can watch on television or online as the field is organised and the clubs’ opponents are confirmed.
