UEFA Champions League draw for League Phase, Knockout stage, Round of 16, Quarter Final, Semi Final & Final 2025!
After a gripping weekend of Premier League football, attention turns back to continental affairs for one last time in 2025-26 for the Champions League Knockout stage draw.
The UEFA Champions League is about to enter a new and thrilling chapter with the introduction of the knockout phase play-offs.
For the second time in the competition’s history, the battle for a place in the round of 16 will begin with a two-legged showdown between the teams finishing 9th to 24th in the league phase. Watch & Bet on Football =>
UEFA Champions League draw dates
Sillyseason will provide you with everything you need to know for the Champions League draw including date, time and channel plus who English sides and the rest can face in the next stage.
| Stage / Event | Draw Date(s) | Match Dates / Stage Timing |
|---|---|---|
| League Phase Draw (36-team new format) | 28 August 2025 | |
| Knockout Phase Play-off Draw | 30 January 2026 | Play-off matches: 17–18 & 24–25 February 2026 |
| Round of 16 Draw (also includes QF & SF) | 27 February 2026 | Round of 16: 10–11 & 17–18 March 2026 |
| Quarter-finals — Draw | 27 February 2026 (same) | Quarter-finals: 7–8 & 14–15 April 2026 |
| Semi-finals — Draw | 27 February 2026 (same) | Semi-finals: 28–29 April & 5–6 May 2026 |
| Final — No separate draw | — | Final match: 30 May 2026 (Budapest) |
When and Where is the Champions League Draw?
The draw took place on Thursday, 28 August 2025.
It was held at the iconic Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.
The ceremony began at 18:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST), which corresponds to 5 pm UK time.
For viewers:
It was streamed live for free on UEFA.com and UEFA’s YouTube channel.
In the UK, it was broadcast on TNT Sports.
In Spain, it aired on Movistar Plus+.
Also available on Discovery+ and Amazon Prime Video in select regions.
How Does the Champions League Knockout Play-Off Work?
Under the new Champions League format, the top eight teams from the league phase automatically progress to the round of 16. However, those finishing between 9th and 24th must battle it out in a two-legged knockout play-off to secure their spot in the next round.
From this stage onward, the tournament follows a bracket system. The teams that finished 9th to 16th in the league phase are seeded and will face an unseeded team that finished 17th to 24th.
The seeded teams will also have the advantage of playing the second leg at home. Pre-determined pairings ensure that the draw maintains competitive balance.
Champions League Phase Table Standings:
The UEFA Champions League phase has concluded, confirming the teams advancing to the next round.
The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League introduces an expanded league phase of 36 teams, each playing eight matches—four at home and four away—against eight different opponents.
After this stage, the top eight teams advance directly to the Round of 16. Teams ranked 9th to 24th enter a two-legged playoff to qualify, while positions 25 to 36 are eliminated from the competition.
| Rank | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Atalanta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Atlético Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Bayern Munich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Benfica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Bodø/Glimt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Club Brugge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Copenhagen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Galatasaray | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Inter Milan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Juventus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Kairat Almaty | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Marseille | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Monaco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Napoli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Newcastle United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Olympiacos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Paris Saint-Germain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | PSV Eindhoven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Pafos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Qarabağ FK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Slavia Praha | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Sporting CP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 34 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 | Villarreal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Who’s in the Champions League Draw 2025?
The knockout phase play-off will feature some of Europe’s most decorated clubs.
| Seeded Teams (9th-16th place) | Unseeded Teams (17th-24th place) |
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Champions League Draw- When are the Play-Off Matches?
The knockout phase play-off matches will take place over two legs on the following dates:
| Leg | Dates |
|---|---|
| First leg | 17–18 February 2026 |
| Second leg | 24–25 February 2026 |
UEFA has confirmed that each club will play one match on a Tuesday and one on a Wednesday, with exact match dates and kick-off times to be announced following the play-off draw.
Teams Qualified for Round of 16
The top eight teams from the league phase have secured their spots in the round of 16, avoiding the knockout phase play-off.
These teams performed exceptionally well in the group stage and will await the winners of the play-off round.
How Will the Round of 16 Work?
The eight play-off winners will advance to join the top 8 teams from the League Phase.
These top 8 teams (ranked 1–8) are seeded, while the play-off winners (from the 9–24 ranked teams) enter as unseeded teams.
In the Round of 16 draw, each seeded team will be paired with an unseeded team.
The Round of 16 will be conducted as a two-legged tie: home and away matches to determine who proceeds to the Quarter-finals.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Draw Date | 27 February 2026 (draw includes R16, QF & SF) |
| Fixtures | First Leg: 10–11 March 2026 Second Leg: 17–18 March 2026 |
Teams Qualified for QuarterFinals
Teams: 8 winners from the Round of 16.
Format: Two-legged ties (home and away).
Draw: Open draw, no seeding or country protection.
Who Has Qualified for Champions League Quarterfinals 2025?
The UEFA Champions League has reached the quarter-final stage for the 2025–26 season. The eight teams that have advanced are:
Teams Qualified for Semi Finals
Teams: 4 winners from the Quarter Finals.
Format: Two-legged ties (home and away).
Draw: Open draw, no seeding or country protection.
Who Has Qualified for Champions League Semifinals?
Teams will be updated after Quarterfinal results.
The UEFA Champions League has reached the semi-final stage for the 2025–26 season.
Champions League Semi-Final Fixtures
Each tie will be played over two legs:
| Leg | Dates | Kick-Off Time |
|---|---|---|
| First Leg | 28–29 April 2026 | 21:00 CEST (00:30 IST next day) |
| Second Leg | 5–6 May 2026 | 21:00 CEST (00:30 IST next day) |
UEFA has standardised the kick-off for all semi-final matches at 21:00 Central European Summer Time, aligning with 00:30 Indian Standard Time (the following day).
Champions League Final 2025/26 Details
Date: Saturday, 30 May 2026
Venue: Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary
Kick-off Time: 18:00 CET (16:00 GMT / 17:00 UK time) — a major change from the traditional 21:00 start, designed to enhance fan experience, improve public transport accessibility, and boost post-match festivities.
Who Has Qualified for Champions League finals?
Teams will be updated after Semifinal results.
The winner of the Champions League gets to secure their place in the next season’s tournament.
They also get to play in the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Stay tuned for the Champions League draw updates and fixture announcements!
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