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Champions League Draw: Who faces PSG's three-peat quest?
27 Aug
Summary
- 36 teams compete in a new league format with eight matches each.
- Draw to assign opponents for the Champions League main phase.
- Full schedule to be announced by Saturday, August 29.
The UEFA Champions League draw for the main phase is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, in Monaco. This event will determine the opponents for the 36 participating teams in the tournament's modernized league format.
Under the new system, each club will play eight matches, comprising four home and four away fixtures. The top eight teams will advance directly to the round of 16, while teams ranked 9th through 24th will compete in a playoff round for a spot in the knockout stage. Paris Saint-Germain is among the favorites, aiming for a third consecutive championship.
Other top contenders include Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Real Madrid. The complete Champions League schedule, detailing match dates, is expected to be announced by Saturday, August 29.
