UEFA and the 36 Champions League league-phase clubs
27 August 2026
UEFA’s four seeding pots for the 2026-27 Champions League league phase have been confirmed after the final qualifying places were decided. Thirty-six clubs will enter the draw, with each team facing two opponents from every pot.
Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Inter, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal occupy Pot 1. Manchester United return in Pot 2, while several other clubs secured places through this week’s qualifying play-offs.