The wait is over as Europe’s biggest clubs prepare to discover their opponents for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase.
The draw is taking place in Monaco on Thursday, August 27, with 36 clubs involved in the league phase.
English clubs in the draw
Five Premier League clubs are involved in this season’s Champions League: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Aston Villa.
That means English supporters will have plenty of interest in the draw.
Who could Liverpool face?
Liverpool will be hoping to avoid the most difficult possible combinations while still receiving attractive fixtures.
A favourable draw could give the Reds an opportunity to build momentum before the knockout stages.
Arsenal’s challenge
Arsenal reached the Champions League final last season and will enter the new campaign with serious ambitions.
The Gunners will be among the clubs many supporters are watching closely when the draw is made.
Manchester clubs
Manchester City and Manchester United will also discover their league-phase opponents.
City enter the competition as one of the established European heavyweights, while United will be hoping for a stronger Champions League campaign.
Why the draw matters
The league-phase draw can shape a club’s European campaign before a ball is kicked.
The strength of opponents, travel demands and scheduling can all affect a team’s chances of reaching the knockout rounds.
SportNexus live update
As the draw unfolds, SportNexus will update this article with the confirmed fixtures for Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Aston Villa.
Check back for the complete 2026/27 Champions League draw results.