UEFA Champions League 2026/27 Main Draw Date, Format, and Qualified Teams
The UEFA Champions League 2026/27 season is set to begin with the main draw on August 27, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland. The league phase will start on September 8, 2026, and conclude on January 27, 2027. The new format features 36 teams divided into four groups of nine, each playing eight matches (four home, four away). The top eight teams advance directly to the Round of 16, while teams placed 9th to 24th enter a playoff round. The final will be held on June 5, 2027, at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium. Current holders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will look to defend their title. A total of 29 teams have already qualified, including clubs from England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Czechia, Turkey, and Ukraine. The remaining seven spots will be filled through qualifying rounds. Broadcast details for Indian viewers are not yet available.
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