Champions League 2026/27 draw: All 36 teams' pots confirmed for league phase
All 36 teams set for the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League league phase have been confirmed ahead of Thursday’s draw. Twenty-nine clubs earned direct qualification, while the final seven spots came from the qualifying rounds. Pot 1 features PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Arsenal, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Pot 2 includes Borussia Dortmund, Roma, Sporting, Aston Villa, Porto, Manchester United, Club Brugge, Real Betis and PSV. Pot 3 holds Feyenoord, Lille, Bodo/Glimt, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Villarreal, Fenerbahçe, Shakhtar Donetsk and Galatasaray. Pot 4 contains Slavia Praha, Slovan Bratislava, Stuttgart, AEK Athens, LASK, Como, Lens, Viking and Sabah.
For Nigerian fans, the draw shapes the group‑stage fixtures that will dominate midweek viewing over the next months. Knowing which giants are in each pot helps predict potential matchups—like a possible Liverpool‑Barcelona clash or a Manchester United‑Napoli tie—and plan when to watch live broadcasts or streaming. It also signals which African‑based players might feature prominently, giving local supporters extra reasons to follow certain clubs.
The draw takes place Thursday evening (local time). Keep an eye on official UEFA channels or trusted sports broadcasters for the exact group allocations once they’re out. If you have a favorite English Premier League side, now’s the time to note which pot they’re in and start scouting their likely opponents.