What time is the Champions League draw – and how can I watch?

• The league phase draw for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League starts at 5pm BST (12pm ET) on Thursday August 27.
• English clubs Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool are involved, whilst Scottish champions Celtic failed to reach the draw following a play-off defeat to LASK.
• Each team will play eight fixtures in the new league phase, facing two opponents from each of the four seeding pots, split evenly between home and away matches.
• The top eight teams automatically qualify for the round of 16, whilst sides finishing between 9th and 24th enter the knockout-phase play-offs.
• The draw will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max in the UK.

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Champions League draw: Start time, confirmed pots, qualified teams and how to watch