UCL league-phase draw on August 28 after play-off completion

The Champions League draw takes place on Thursday, 28 August, after the play-offs conclude.

Key dates for the new league phase have been published alongside draw procedures.

Travel logistics become a planning thread for clubs with domestic crunch fixtures.

“The group (league-phase) draw will take place on August 28.”

Timeline: MD1 runs 16–18 September under the expanded format.