** When and where to watch the draw for the Champions League 2025 playoffs on TV? **
** Today, Friday, at 12 noon, the draw for the match-ups of the teams that finished between 9th and 24th place in the standings can be followed live. **
With the league phase of the revamped UEFA Champions League already concluded, today in Nyon, Switzerland, the playoffs draw will take place, a key moment on the road to European glory. In this event, to be held at the House of European Football, the match-ups between the teams that finished between the ninth and the twenty-fourth position in the group stage will be determined as they vie for a spot in the Round of 16.
A new format that raises the stakes
The 2024/25 edition of the Champions League has introduced a format that has added an extra dose of excitement to the competition. While the top eight finishers in the group stage advance directly to the round of 16, the teams placed between 9th and 24th must compete in a two-legged tie. The clubs positioned between 9th and 16th will be seeded and will face off against those in the 17th to 24th positions. As an advantage, the seeded teams will play the return leg at home.
Draw schedule
The draw for the 2025 Champions League playoffs will start at 12:00 PM (Spanish peninsular time). In other time zones, the event can be followed at 05:00 in Mexico City, 06:00 on the east coast of the United States, and 08:00 in Argentina.
Possible playoff pairings
- Monaco or Brest against PSG or Benfica
- Sporting or Brugge against Atalanta or Dortmund
- Manchester City or Celtic against Real Madrid or Bayern
- Feyenoord or Juventus against Milan or PSV
Where to watch the draw on TV and online
The event can be followed live through various platforms. In Spain, Movistar Plus+ will offer the TV broadcast with an in-depth analysis of the pairings. Additionally, the draw will be available via streaming on the official UEFA website (UEFA.com) and on specialized sports media.
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