The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place in Monaco on August 27, determining matchups for the new 36-team league format set to kick off September 8-10. The season will feature eight matchdays running through January, after which the top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16, while clubs ranked 9th to 24th enter a knockout playoff round in February. The tournament will conclude with its final on June 5, 2027, at Atlético Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, with Paris Saint-Germain entering as reigning champions after their May victory over Arsenal in Budapest.

In the United States, CBS Sports retains exclusive English-language broadcast rights through the 2029-30 season, offering selected high-profile matches on CBS and CBS Sports Network while streaming every single game live on Paramount+. Spanish-speaking fans can watch all fixtures on ViX, with selected games airing on Univision, UniMás, and TUDN. The final will be available live across all these platforms and free over-the-air on CBS and Univision, ensuring maximum accessibility for viewers.

This year's group stage promises blockbuster encounters, such as Real Madrid facing off against Arsenal, and Barcelona going head-to-head with both Manchester City and PSG. Atlético Madrid will renew their rivalry with Bayern Munich, harking back to their 1974 European Cup final duel. The Premier League’s five representatives face tough schedules: Arsenal battles both European heavyweight clubs Real Madrid and Bayern Munich; Manchester City confront holders PSG and Barcelona; Manchester United tackles Atlético Madrid and Bayern; Aston Villa meets giants Barcelona, PSG, and Borussia Dortmund; Liverpool plays Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan.

Champions League newcomers Como, led by former Arsenal and Barcelona star Cesc Fàbregas, are set for an uphill battle against established powerhouses PSG, Barcelona, and Manchester United. Similarly, Sabah of Azerbaijan makes their debut facing heavyweights Barcelona, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester United. These matchups highlight the depth and intensity of this season’s competition, ensuring that fans can expect thrilling, high-stakes soccer throughout the campaign.