Everything you need to know about the Champions League 2026/27:
The draw for the group stage of the 2026/27 Champions League will take place on Thursday in Monaco. With a new format and strong participation from the Eredivisie, it promises to be an interesting season. Read here how the tournament is going, which clubs have already qualified and what the chances are for Dutch teams.
Everything you need to know about the Champions League 2026/27:
According to Skysports.
Background
Arsenal is one of the top clubs that has qualified for the 2026/27 Champions League. With a strong history in the tournament, they will be hoping for a successful campaign and possibly a deeper run in the knockout stages. The draw will determine which teams they will face in the competition phase.
Why this matters
The draw for the 2026/27 Champions League is crucial for the participating clubs, including Arsenal and Liverpool, who want to qualify for the knockout stages. With the updated format offering more matches and variety, teams can showcase their skills on a larger scale. This season promises to be extra exciting, especially with the strong participation of Dutch clubs such as PSV and Feyenoord.
Key points
- Everything you need to know about the Champions League 2026/27:.
- The draw for the 2026/27 Champions League group stage will take place on Thursday in Monaco.
- Champions League 26/27 draw, dates, schedule, format and who has qualified from Premier League and around Europe | Footb.
The draw for the group stage of the 2026/27 Champions League will be held in Monaco on Thursday. This edition once again brings the recently introduced format, with 36 teams participating in the so-called 'competition phase'. After the end of the previous European season, 29 clubs are already certain of participation; the remaining seven places will be distributed through the qualifying rounds.
Renewed format for the group stage For the third year in a row, the Champions League uses the new format. Instead of traditional group pools, each team plays eight matches against eight different opponents, evenly divided between home and away matches. The division of sides is determined by an advanced computer that takes into account the different pots in which the teams are placed based on their European performance over the past five seasons.
Pot layout and Dutch clubs Pot 1 contains superpowers such as Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Internazionale, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Aston Villa and Manchester United, back on the highest stage, are classified in Pot 2 together with PSV Eindhoven, which has reached the Champions League for the third season in a row as Dutch pride. Feyenoord returns to Pot 3 and can count on stiff opposition. NEC Nijmegen is still fighting for a place: if they win against Bodø/Glimt, the Nijmegen club may qualify for Pot 3 or Pot 4. PSV is therefore assured of participation, NEC still has to go through a tough qualification.
How does the knockout phase work? The top eight of the competition standings immediately secure a place in the eighth finals. Teams finishing between ninth and twenty-fourth will compete in a two-match play-off for eight remaining tickets for the knockout phase. Clubs that finish 25th or lower are immediately eliminated and no longer participateto the Europa League.
Important matchdays at a glance
- Round 1: September 8-10
- Round 2: October 13-14
- Round 3: October 20-21
- Round 4: November 3-4
- Round 5: November 24-25
- Round 6: December 8-9
- Round 7: January 19-20
- Round 8: January 27
The play-offs start on February 16 and 23, followed by the round of 16 in March, quarter-finals in April, semi-finals in late April and early May, with the grand final on June 5, 2027 at the Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid.
Preview The participation of PSV as well as possibly Feyenoord and NEC Nijmegen provides additional Dutch input into the billion-dollar ball. With the new format and prominent opposition from all over Europe, every match is crucial. Oranje Net closely follows the performance of the Dutch clubs and brings you the latest news regarding fixtures, draws and the performance of all participating clubs.
What's happening now
After the draw in Monaco, the clubs will prepare for their matches in the group stage of the Champions League. Teams such as Arsenal and Manchester City will be hoping for a favorable format to maximize their chances of success. For Dutch clubs such as Feyenoord and PSV, it is important to perform well in the group stage to advance to the next round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's happening in Monaco on Thursday?
The draw for the group stage of the 2026/27 Champions League will be held in Monaco on Thursday.
Who has confirmed that the draw will take place in Monaco?
The information about the draw in Monaco comes from the article about the Champions League 2026/27.
Why is the new format of the Champions League important?
The updated format, used for the third year in a row, changes the way teams participate by having each team play eight matches against different opponents.
Which Dutch clubs participate in the Champions League?
PSV Eindhoven is assured of participation, while NEC Nijmegen still has to compete for a place in the group stage.
What are the changes in the Champions League group stage?
In the group stage, teams now play eight matches against eight different opponents instead of traditional group pools.
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