European clubs learn 2026-27 Champions League opponents in Monaco draw

The draw for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase was conducted in Monaco, setting the stage for the next edition of Europe's premier club competition. The ceremony determined which teams would face each other during the opening phase of the tournament, establishing the fixture schedule that will guide competition over the coming months.

The 2026-27 season represents a continuation of UEFA's reformed Champions League structure, which moved away from the traditional group stage format in favor of a more expansive league phase. This change aims to increase the number of matches for participating clubs while providing more opportunities for teams across different European leagues to compete against elite opposition.

Clubs from the continent's top leagues participated in the draw, with the results determining their path through the league phase before the knockout rounds commence. The fixture schedule will see clubs compete in multiple matches as they vie for positions that secure progression to the next stage of the competition.

The draw marks the formal beginning of the competitive calendar for next season's Champions League, with teams now able to plan their domestic and European campaigns accordingly. The revamped format continues to shape how Europe's leading clubs prepare for and participate in the continent's most prestigious club football competition.