when is the ucl draw

The UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase draw for the 2025-26 season will take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The draw will be held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco and will start at 18:00 CET (6 PM BST, 12 PM ET). This draw will determine the matchups for the new 36-team format league phase, with teams drawn against eight opponents, playing two matches (home and away) against teams from each pot. The full fixture list, including match dates and kick-off times, will be published by August 30, 2025.