Champions League draw LIVE: Updates as Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool learn fixtures

Teams across the continent will learn their fate this afternoon with the draw for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League taking place in Monaco.

Paris Saint-Germain are out to defend their crown and win the most prestigious trophy in club football for a third time in a row. After last season’s heartbreak, Arsenal will feel they are equipped to go all the way this term.

Manchester United meanwhile are back in the big time for the first time since their group stage exit three seasons ago, joined by Liverpool and last season’s Europa League winners Aston Villa.

36 teams in all will enter the initial league phase with eight matches to be contested before the knockout stages.

Follow all the developments from today’s draw as we confirm Champions League fixtures and dates for the new season.

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