In August, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco will host football stars for the Champions League and Europa League draws.

The relationship has lasted since 1998... Every year at the end of August, the world of football gathers in the Principality to prepare for the major events of the sporting year. And this will be the case again on August 28 and 29 at the Grimaldi Forum, which will host the kick-off of the 2025-2026 UEFA men's club competition season, marking the official launch of the European season.

Specifically, the Monaco event aims to draw the teams that will compete in the championship stages. On August 28 at 6 p.m., the UEFA Champions League will take place. Then on August 29 at 1 p.m., the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League will take place.

Who will be on the red carpet?

The event is a continuation of the new league phase format, introduced last year, which is revitalizing all men's club competitions. This season, AS Monaco and Nice are affected by these draws.

The only unknown at this point is who will be on the red carpet. Each year, this eagerly awaited moment is the occasion for a parade of current and former football stars. Last year, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon each received a prize in the draw, recognizing their careers.