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The official league-phase draw for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League has been confirmed for August 27, while the grand final will take place on June 5, 2027, at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium.

Just a few days ago, Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive Champions League title. Now, attention has already turned to the schedule for the upcoming edition of the world’s most prestigious club competition.

The immediate next step will be to finalise the list of participating teams before the draw. The qualifying playoff round is scheduled for August 18, 19, and 25, 26.

Following that, the draw on August 27 will determine the fixtures for the league phase, with all eight matchdays already planned.

The league phase will kick off between September 8 and 10 and conclude on January 27 with a unified final matchday.

Of course, the biggest question for fans is always the same: when and where will the Champions League final be held? The answer—June 5, 2027, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

This will mark the second time Atlético Madrid’s home ground has hosted the Champions League final, following the Liverpool vs Tottenham clash in 2019. Below is the complete schedule of key dates for the 2026-27 season:

Qualification phase for the playoffs: February 16–17 and 23–24

Round of 32: March 9–10 and 16–17

Quarter-finals: April 6–7 and 13–14

Semi-finals: April 27–28 and May 4–5

Final: June 5

The upcoming Champions League promises another thrilling season filled with high-intensity matches, dramatic moments, and Europe’s best clubs battling to lift the trophy once again.