Officially: date set for Champions League draw
UEFA has officially scheduled the 2026-2027 Champions League league phase draw for August 27. The event will determine the path for 36 qualified clubs following the conclusion of the final qualifying rounds.
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The Champions League is the premier European club football competition, and the draw is a major milestone for global sports fans and betting markets.
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UEFA have confirmed the date for the 2026-2027 Champions League league phase draw.
The governing body announced via its official website that the draw takes place on Thursday 27 August, mapping out the path for the 36 teams qualified for Europe's biggest club competition.
Several places are still to be decided. The knockout rounds of Champions League qualifying are now under way.
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