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UEFA has officially announced that the draw for the league phase of the 2026-2027 Champions League will take place on Thursday, August 27. The draw will determine the matchups for the 36 qualified teams in the most prestigious European club competition. Currently, the final tickets for the league phase are being contested through the Champions League playoffs, with return legs scheduled for August 25 and 26. Once these qualifiers are complete, all participants for the 2026-2027 season will be confirmed and the draw will proceed. The article, published by Foot Mercato on July 26, 2026, provides this key scheduling information ahead of the new continental campaign.
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UEFA has officially confirmed the date for the draw of the league phase of the 2026-2027 Champions League. The draw will take place on Thursday, August 27, and will determine the path for all 36 qualified teams in Europe's most prestigious club competition. The matchups for this initial phase will be revealed ahead of the new continental campaign.
Qualification Playoffs Underway
The final spots in the league phase are still being contested, with the Champions League playoffs currently in progress. Clubs participating in these two-legged ties must overcome this last hurdle to join the European elite. The return legs are scheduled for August 25 and 26.
Once all qualifiers are confirmed, the August 27 draw will bring together every participant for the 2026-2027 season.
For more information, visit the Champions League section.
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Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertWestern
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Champions League 2026-2027 League Phase Draw Date Announced