UEFA Club Competition Draws 2026/27: Champions League Results, Europa & Conference League Draw Guide

The UEFA club competition draws 2026/27 are setting the league-phase schedules for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.

The Champions League draw was completed in Monaco on 27 August, giving all 36 clubs their eight opponents. Arsenal will face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain have Barcelona and Manchester City among their opponents, while Manchester United return to the competition with Bayern, Roma and Atlético Madrid on their schedule.

Attention now turns to the Europa League and Conference League, where all 72 participating clubs have been placed into their respective draw pots ahead of the league-phase draws on Friday, 28 August.

Here is the current UEFA draw picture, including the confirmed Champions League opponents, Europa League pots, Conference League pots and the key dates for all three competitions.

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UEFA Club Competition Draws 2026/27 at a Glance

All three competitions use a single 36-team league table rather than traditional four-team groups.

The Champions League and Europa League give each club eight different opponents, while Conference League clubs play six.

Champions League 2026/27 Draw Results

The Champions League 2026/27 draw has already produced several major league-phase fixtures.

Each team was drawn against two clubs from each of the four seeding pots, with one opponent from each pot played at home and the other away.

Arsenal Champions League Opponents

Arsenal’s schedule immediately creates major tests against Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

The defending Premier League champions also face Napoli away and Lille at home as they return to Europe after reaching last season’s Champions League final.

For the full competition background, see our Champions League 2026/27 draw guide.

PSG Draw Barcelona and Manchester City

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain have been handed another demanding league phase.

The Barcelona and Manchester City fixtures are among the standout matches generated by the draw.

PSG will also travel to Aston Villa, while Roma and Galatasaray visit Paris.

Manchester City Champions League Opponents

Manchester City’s first Champions League campaign under Enzo Maresca includes meetings with PSG and Barcelona.

The draw provides City with a mixture of established Champions League opponents and clubs from different parts of Europe.

Their home meeting with defending champions PSG is likely to be one of the most closely followed fixtures of the league phase.

Manchester United Return with Major Fixtures

Manchester United’s return to the Champions League has produced several high-profile opponents.

Bayern’s visit to Old Trafford and the trip to Atlético Madrid provide immediate tests for United.

The eight-match structure means clubs need consistent results across the league phase rather than relying on a home-and-away series against three group opponents.

Liverpool Face Atlético and Inter

Liverpool’s draw includes Atlético Madrid at home and Inter away.

Liverpool also host Porto and Villarreal, while trips to Fenerbahçe and Club Brugge add different challenges to the schedule.

Real Madrid Champions League Opponents

Real Madrid’s route includes a trip to Arsenal and a home meeting with Inter.

The Real Madrid vs Inter and Arsenal vs Real Madrid fixtures immediately stand out among the club’s eight league-phase games.

The 2027 Champions League final will also be played in Madrid at the Estadio Metropolitano on 5 June.

Aston Villa Draw PSG and Barcelona

Aston Villa have received one of the more demanding schedules among the English clubs.

Villa face the defending champions at home and Barcelona away while also meeting Borussia Dortmund.

Those fixtures give them major European tests across the opening phase.

Champions League League Phase Dates

UEFA will confirm the exact fixture dates and kick-off times separately.

Europa League 2026/27 Draw

The Europa League 2026/27 draw takes place in Monaco on Friday, 28 August at 13:00 CET.

All 36 teams are confirmed and divided into four pots of nine clubs.

Each club will eventually receive eight opponents — two from each pot — with four home and four away matches.

Europa League Pot 1

Pot 1 contains several clubs with extensive European experience, including Juventus, Milan, Benfica and Marseille.

Europa League Pot 2

Celtic, Salzburg, Rennes and Anderlecht are among the more recognisable names awaiting their eight league-phase opponents.

Europa League Pot 3

The English representation is particularly notable.

Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Sunderland are all in Pot 3, giving England three clubs in this season’s Europa League.

Europa League Pot 4

Pot 4 adds further variety to the draw, including Beşiktaş and Hoffenheim.

For more on how teams reached this stage, read our Europa League qualifying coverage.

How the Europa League Draw Works

The Europa League uses the same eight-match league-phase structure as the Champions League.

Each team receives:

• Two opponents from Pot 1
• Two opponents from Pot 2
• Two opponents from Pot 3
• Two opponents from Pot 4

One opponent from each pot is played at home and the other away.

Teams cannot normally face another club from their own association during the league phase and can face no more than two opponents from another single association.

Europa League League Phase Dates

The Europa League final will be played in Frankfurt on 26 May 2027.

Conference League 2026/27 Draw

The Conference League 2026/27 draw also takes place on Friday, 28 August at 13:00 CET.

Unlike the Champions League and Europa League, the Conference League uses six pots of six teams and each club plays six league-phase matches.

All 36 teams are confirmed.

Conference League Pot 1

Pot 1 includes some of the competition’s highest-profile clubs.

Ajax reached the league phase after eliminating Sion, while Brighton, Monaco, Freiburg and other clubs also came through the final qualification process.

Conference League Pot 2

Brighton enter from Pot 2 after beating Tromsø 4-0 on aggregate.

Conference League Pot 3

Conference League Pot 4

Hearts reached the league phase after a dramatic penalty-shootout victory over Rapid Wien.

Conference League Pot 5

Inter Escaldes’ qualification gives Andorra representation in a UEFA league phase for the first time.

Conference League Pot 6

The six pots will determine one opponent from each seeding level for every club.

How the Conference League Draw Works

Conference League teams play six different opponents rather than eight.

Every club receives:

• One opponent from Pot 1
• One opponent from Pot 2
• One opponent from Pot 3
• One opponent from Pot 4
• One opponent from Pot 5
• One opponent from Pot 6

Each club plays three matches at home and three away.

All results contribute to the same 36-team table.

Conference League League Phase Dates

The 2027 Conference League final will be played at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul on 2 June.

Champions League vs Europa League vs Conference League Format

The progression system is the same across all three competitions.

The top eight teams qualify directly for the round of 16.

Teams finishing 9th to 24th enter a two-legged knockout phase play-off.

Teams finishing 25th to 36th are eliminated.

Why Every League Position Matters

The single-table system means qualification is not the only target.

Finishing inside the top eight removes the need to play an additional knockout tie in February.

A club finishing ninth may therefore have collected enough points to progress but still faces two extra matches before reaching the round of 16.

Goal difference and other UEFA tiebreakers can also become important when teams finish level on points.

This makes the league table relevant throughout every matchday rather than only in the final round.

Major UEFA Storylines for 2026/27

PSG Chase a Third Consecutive Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain begin the competition as back-to-back European champions.

Their Champions League draw immediately gives them meetings with Barcelona, Manchester City, Roma and Aston Villa among their eight opponents.

Arsenal Get Another Real Madrid Test

Arsenal’s draw includes Real Madrid at home and Bayern Munich away.

After reaching the 2026 final, their ability to negotiate another demanding European schedule will be one of the main Champions League storylines.

Manchester United Return to Europe’s Top Competition

Manchester United are back in the Champions League and have already been paired with Bayern Munich, Roma and Atlético Madrid.

Three English Clubs Enter the Europa League

Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Sunderland are all in Europa League Pot 3.

Their opponents will be determined in the 28 August draw.

Brighton Lead the English Conference League Challenge

Brighton are England’s Conference League representative and have been placed in Pot 2.

They will receive one opponent from each of the six pots once the draw is completed.

Follow UEFA Fixtures, Results and League Tables

The league-phase draws determine opponents, but the exact fixture calendar decides when those matches are played.

Use SP Score to follow Champions League, Europa League and Conference League fixtures, live scores, results, match information and standings throughout the 2026/27 season.

Our Champions League draw guide provides more detail on Europe’s top club competition, while our European qualifying coverage follows the routes clubs took into the UEFA league phases.

Users can review available football markets and make their own selections through SportPesa Global or access SportPesa on mobile through the SportPesa App.

Conclusion

The UEFA club competition draws 2026/27 have already produced major Champions League fixtures, including PSG vs Barcelona, Arsenal vs Real Madrid and Manchester City vs PSG. The Europa League and Conference League draws will complete the European league-phase picture on 28 August, with all 72 participating clubs already divided into their confirmed pots. Follow the resulting fixtures, scores and standings through SP Score as the three competitions begin. Users can review available UEFA football markets and make their own selections through SportPesa Global.

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