when is champions league draw

The UEFA Champions League league phase draw for the 2025-26 season will take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The draw is scheduled to start at 17:00 BST (British Summer Time) / 18:00 CET and will be held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. This draw will feature 36 teams divided into four pots based on UEFA club coefficients, with teams being paired for the league phase matches. The official fixture list, including match dates and kickoff times, will be released by no later than Saturday, August 30, 2025.