When is the Champions League draw? Date, Time, Teams Qualified and Where to Watch Live

The 2025-26 edition of the UEFA Champions League is around the corner, and some of the biggest sides on the continent are gearing up to compete in Europe's biggest club competition. This will be marked as the second edition of the newly introduced 36-team format of historic competition following a successful 2024-25 campaign. Luis Enrique managed French giants Paris Saint-Germain made history by claiming their first-ever UEFA Champions League success after shattering Inter Milan 5-0 in the final.

This time around, PSG will be eager to defend their crown against Europe's most elite sides. 36 top clubs from Europe's best leagues are set to take part in the UEFA Champions League draw to compete for the coveted trophy with big ears. The League phase draw of the Champions League will decide the opposition; all 36 sides will be playing against in the league phase.

Clubs qualified for the Champions League 2025-26

Here is the list of all the clubs that have been qualified for the 2025-26 Champions League phase from all across Europe. In this edition, the Parisians will step out as the defending champions and are set to face significant competition from the likes of reigning Premier League champions Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and the 15-time champions Real Madrid. Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur (Europa League winners), Chelsea and Newcastle return to the premier club competitions this season.

Spurs earned a direct spot after winning the UEFA Europa League; meanwhile, the Blues and Magpies finished in the top four in the English top division. In addition to the old foes of Europe, there are a few newcomers from lower coefficient leagues that have secured a place too in the Champions League in order to compete against the heavyweights.

When will the Champions League draw happen?

The answer to the question “When is the Champions League draw is going to happen?” is:

The Champions League 2025-26 draw will be held at Grimaldi Forum Monaco in Monaco on Thursday, 28th of August 2025. The league phase draw will commence at 5:00 PM GMT, and the ceremony is expected to last 45 minutes. All the 36 teams are divided into four groups: Pot 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Where to watch the Champions League draw live?

The UEFA Champions League draw will be streamed live on UEFA's official YouTube channel. Additionally, the draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports for viewers for free.

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