2025-26 Champions League Draw Date and Fixtures Revealed

- The draw for the 2025-26 Champions League will take place on Aug. 28 in Monaco, with games scheduled to start on Sept. 16. Learn about the draw process and key dates.

2025-26 Champions League Draw: Key Dates and Fixtures

The draw for the 2025-26 Champions League is set to occur on Aug. 28 in Monaco, with the first matchday scheduled for Sept. 16. The draw ceremony will commence at noon ET or 5 p.m. UK time.

Draw Process and Regulations

Teams will be drawn to play eight fixtures, facing two teams from each pot. Regulations prevent teams from the same country playing each other, with a maximum of two games against clubs from one nation.

Matchday Schedule

The games are planned as follows: Matchday 1: Sept. 16-18, Matchday 2: Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, Matchday 3: Oct. 21-22, Matchday 4: Nov. 4-5, Matchday 5: Nov. 25-26, Matchday 6: Dec. 9-10, Matchday 7: Jan. 20-21, Matchday 8: Jan. 28.

Matches will kick off at either 12:55 p.m. ET / 5:45 p.m. UK or 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. UK.

Upcoming Draws

The fixtures will be released on Aug. 30, while the knockout playoff round draw is on Jan. 30. The draw for the round of 16 and knockout bracket is scheduled for Feb. 27.