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List of Clubs for the 2026/27 Champions League Group Stage Released
The participants of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League group stage are confirmed, including several first-time entrants.
UEFA has released the list of clubs that will compete in the 2026/27 Champions League group stage. Among the 36 participating teams are some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Four clubs will make their debut in the Champions League next season: Como, LASK, Sabah, and Viking. These teams have qualified for the prestigious tournament and will face established opponents in their first matches.
The draw for the matches has already taken place, so all participants now know who they will face in their respective groups. Each team has been assigned eight opponents in the group stage.
FC Bayern Munich is among the top teams participating this season and has been drawn with its opponents into the group stage. The draw brings four debuts, which is sure to add to the excitement.
In additional competitions, the groups for the Europa League have also been drawn. The 36 participants, including Bayer Leverkusen, have been assigned their respective opponents.
The UEFA Champions League attracts numerous spectators each year and is regarded as one of the most prestigious tournaments in European football, while the Europa League also unites many talents and clubs competing on an international level. Their group stages have begun to determine the best teams in the respective tournaments.