When is Champions League 2024-25 playoffs draw? Timing, live streaming & everything you need to know

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The Champions League will now enter its next round of the competition.
With the 2024-25 Champions League league phase concluded and the fans have learnt where their clubs stand now the competition will proceed with the draws. The supporters will further understand who their favourite team is facing in the tournament next.
With pressure on a few major clubs to guarantee their spot in the knockout stage, we have already witnessed a lot of thrilling games and unexpected outcomes on the final league phase day. Many big sides such as Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich failed to secure a place in the round of 16 directly as they finished below eighth place.
However, many clubs will soon learn their next opponent when the Champions League draw takes place after an intriguing round of matches in the redesigned Champions League format a.k.a. the league phase.
So, how does the next round’s draw operate and when is it? We give you all the information you require, along with live-streaming options.
When is the Champions League knockout phase playoff draw?
On Friday, January 31 at 11 a.m. GMT, 4:30 pm IST the 2024–25 Champions League elimination phase playoff draw will take place. Many big games are slated to take place in the knockout phase playoff.
The House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland, which has hosted numerous UEFA draws in the past, will host this one as well.
Where and how to watch UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoff draw’s live stream?
As usual, UEFA’s official website, uefa.com, will webcast the Champions League draw live worldwide.
The draw will also be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports and in the USA on Paramount+. This is because UEFA’s official broadcast partners usually broadcast draws one way or another. In the case of India, Sony LIV will be doing the live streaming while channels such as Sony Sports 2 and Sony Sports 2HD will do the broadcasting.
When the knockout phase games will be played?
The playoff matches for the knockout phase will be split into two legs, with the first leg slated for February 11/12 and the second leg for February 18/19.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.
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