When is Champions League 2025-26 knockout draw? Date, time, where to watch & more
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The league phase of the Champions League has concluded on a thrilling note.
The league phase of the Champions League has come to an end, following an entertaining league of games that saw Arsenal win all eight of their games.
Liverpool crushed Qarabag 6-0 to clinch third spot, while Arsenal defeated Kairat to make it eight wins from eight and finish first, ahead of Bayern Munich. Tottenham finished in an incredible fourth place after another decisive victory, this time away at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Sporting and Manchester City complete the top eight finish, while Barcelona and Chelsea advance directly to the round of 16 after defeating Copenhagen and Napoli, respectively.
With the conclusion of the league phase of the competition, we have provided everything you need to know for the upcoming major Champions League event below.
When is the Champions League knockout draw?
The knockout playoff round draw will be held at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday, January 30.
Which clubs are in the playoffs?
Sixteen teams are competing. Teams that placed ninth through twenty-fourth in the league phase are seeded for the draw.
Clubs who finished 25th through 36th were eliminated, while the top eight teams in the league phase went straight to the round of 16.
What time is the Champions League 2025-26 knockout draw?
The draw will take place at 6 a.m. ET (11 a.m. GMT) and 4:30 PM IST.
Where and how to watch the Champions League 2025-26 knockout draw?
The fans around the world can watch the Champions League knockout phase playoff draw, which will be streamed live by UEFA on their website and Champions League app.
When is the Champions League playoffs draw?
The knockout playoff round draw will be held at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday, January 30.
What time will the draw be telecast?
It will be telecast at 6 a.m. ET (11 a.m. GMT) and 4:30 PM IST.
Which teams have qualified for the round of 16?
Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting and Man City have qualified for the round of 16.
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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.