Champions League Knockout Phase Playoff Draw - Date, Time, Teams & How to Watch

Exciting Times Ahead in the 2024-25 Champions League

The revamped Champions League has quickly gained a fan following as the 2024-25 edition reaches its thrilling conclusion of the league phase. This season has been marked by heart-stopping matches and unexpected outcomes, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. With several heavyweight clubs under pressure to clinch their spots in the knockout rounds, the excitement only intensifies.

Key Dates for Champions League Fans

Mark your calendars! The draw for the knockout phase playoff of the 2024-25 Champions League is set to take place on Friday, January 31 at 11 AM GMT (6 AM ET). Fans from around the world will be eagerly watching the event unfold at the prestigious House of European Football located in Nyon, Switzerland, which is renowned for hosting important UEFA draws.

Where to Watch the Champions League Draw

You won't want to miss this event! The live stream of the Champions League draw will be available on UEFA's official website, ensuring fans can keep up with every moment. In the UK, TNT Sports will broadcast the event live, while fans in the USA can catch the action on Paramount+. For those who cannot tune in live, GOAL will provide comprehensive coverage through a live blog.

Understanding the Knockout Phase Draw

The knockout phase playoff draw will include the teams ranked ninth to 24th in the league, as the top eight automatically advance to the last 16. This means only 16 teams will be vying for a chance to move forward, and they will be organized into two groups of eight:

• Seeded Teams: Teams that finish 9th to 16th.
• Unseeded Teams: Teams that finish 17th to 24th.

Notably, teams ranked 25th to 36th will not qualify for the knockout phase at all. The seeded and unseeded teams will be paired and placed into eight different bowls for the draw process.

Draw Pairing Process Explained

The pairing process for the seeded and unseeded teams will follow this format:

Silver Side of the Bracket

• 17th/18th vs 15th/16th
• 23rd/24th vs 9th/10th
• 21st/22nd vs 11th/12th
• 19th/20th vs 13th/14th

Blue Side of the Bracket

• 20th/19th vs 14th/13th
• 22nd/21st vs 12th/11th
• 24th/23rd vs 10th/9th
• 18th/17th vs 16th/15th

Upcoming Knockout Phase Matches

The knockout phase playoff games are scheduled to unfold over two legs:

• First Leg: February 11/12
• Second Leg: February 18/19

As fans gear up for the excitement, the anticipation continues to build. For more insights and updates on the Champions League, follow us here.