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·28 August 2025
Champions League 2026 draw: All the details here

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·28 August 2025
Format of the 2026 Champions League Draw
The draw mechanics are as follows: the 36 participating teams will be divided into four pots according to their UEFA coefficient, with PSG designated as the top seed in pot 1 as they are the current champions of the tournament. The draw will begin with this pot (number one), from which a ball will be physically drawn before the automated software —the same used last year— determines the eight opponents for each team.
The selection criteria are clear: each club will face two opponents from each of the four pots, with one match at home and another away. Additionally, teams from the same federation cannot face each other nor exceed the limit of two opponents from the same federation.
The draw can be watched live in Argentina through Fox Sports:
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