The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League draw will take place this Thursday in Monaco, revealing fixtures for Europe’s elite clubs.
The tournament will retain the 36-team format introduced last season. Teams are divided into four pots, with each side facing two opponents from different pots—one at home and one away.
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The reigning champions, PSG, Tottenham, and Chelsea, will participate in the draw.
Details about the league-stage draw of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League:
When is the UEFA Champions League draw (league stage)?
The draw is set for Thursday, August 28.
At what time will the UEFA Champions League draw begin?
The draw will commence at 9:30 p.m. IST.
Where to watch the live telecast/stream of the league stage draw of UEFA Champions League 2025-26 in India?
In India, the draw will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on the SonyLiv app and website.
What is the format for the league-stage draw of the UEFA Champions League?
In the league-stage draw, 36 teams are divided into four pots. A team will be drawn from pot 1, and automated software will assign that team eight fixtures (two opponents from each pot). This process continues until all teams are assigned their matches according to UEFA regulations.
What are the rules regarding fixtures in the league stage of the UEFA Champions League?
As per UEFA rules, teams cannot play against others from the same association more than twice.
What are the pots for the UEFA Champions League league stage draw?
Pot 1 – Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona
Pot 2 – Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Atalanta, Villarreal, Juventus, Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge
Pot 3 – Tottenham Hotspur, PSV Eindhoven, Ajax, Napoli, Sporting CP, Olympiakos, Slavia Praha, Bodø/Glimt, Olympique de Marseille
Pot 4 – FC Copenhagen, AS Monaco, Galatasaray, Union Saint-Gilloise, Qarabag, Athletic Bilbao, Newcastle United, Pafos FC, Kairat Almaty
When will the league-stage schedule of the UEFA Champions League be released?
The schedule will be announced on August 31.
Published on Aug 28, 2025