The Champions League league-phase draw for 2026-27 is due to take place in Monte Carlo at 5pm BST, with all 36 clubs learning their home and away opponents. It is the third season using the expanded single-league format, which has produced some late drama around qualification but remains debated over its size and competitive incentives.

The format rewards the top eight teams with direct progression, while sides down to 24th can remain in contention, although recent results have questioned its significance: Paris Saint-Germain won the competition after finishing 15th and 11th in the league phase in the two previous editions. Separately, Uefa announced it is preparing a criminal complaint against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over alleged mismanagement connected to the failed Fifa Forward Enterprise plan.