UEFA Champions League draw: how to watch

On Wednesday, August 28, the final matches of the UEFA Champions League qualification playoffs were played, revealing the 36 teams that will compete in the group stage.

UEFA Champions League draw: what do you need to know?

Starting from the 2024/25 season, a new format will be introduced, with 36 clubs participating in the main stage of the Champions League (formerly the group stage). This will allow four additional teams to compete against Europe’s elite.

In this new format, the 36 teams will compete in a single league, where all will face each other. A complete list of the participants in the Champions League stage can be found via the provided link.

Three debutants! All 36 participants of the Champions League 2024/25 have been decided

UEFA Champions League draw: when to watch?

The draw for the league stage will take place on Thursday, August 29, starting at 18:00 Central European Time. For the first time in history, the draw will be conducted with the assistance of a computer.

Kickoff times in different countries around the world:

• Los Angeles 09:00
• New York 12:00
• Panama 12:00
• Toronto 12:00
• Port of Spain 13:00
• London 17:00
• Yaoundé 18:00
• Abuja 18:00
• Cape Town 19:00
• New Delhi 20:30
• Sydney 02:00
• Kiribati 04:00

UEFA Champions League draw: where to watch

We have prepared a list of TV channels where you can watch the draw. The broadcast will also be available on the official UEFA website.

• Australia - Stan Sport
• Cameroon - Canal+, New World TV
• Canada - DAZN
• Kenya - Canal+, New World TV
• New Zealand - DAZN
• Nigeria - Canal+, New World TV
• South Africa - Canal+, New World TV
• Uganda - Canal+, New World TV
• United Kingdom - Prime Video, BBC, TNT Sports
• United States - Paramount+, ViX

Other countries:

• Algeria - beIN
• Angola - Canal+, New World TV
• Anguilla - Rush Sports
• Antigua and Barbuda - Rush Sports
• Bahamas - Rush Sports
• Barbados - Rush Sports
• Belize - ESPN Norte
• Botswana - Canal+, New World TV
• British Virgin Islands - Rush Sports
• Cayman Islands - Rush Sports
• China - iQIYI
• Dominica - Rush Sports
• Gambia - Canal+, New World TV
• Ghana - Canal+, New World TV
• Grenada - Rush Sports
• Hong Kong - beIN
• India - Sony
• Ireland - Premier Sports, Virgin Media,TNT Sports, Prime Video
• Jamaica - Rush Sports
• Japan - WOWOW
• Lesotho - Canal+, New World TV
• Liberia - Canal+, New World TV
• Madagascar - Canal+, New World TV
• Malawi - Canal+, New World TV
• Mauritius - Canal+, New World TV
• Namibia - Canal+, New World TV
• Panama - Rush Sports
• Rwanda - Canal+, New World TV
• Saint Lucia - Rush Sports
• Sierra Leone - Canal+, New World TV
• Singapore - beIN
• South Sudan - beIN
• Sudan - Canal+, New World TV
• Tanzania - Canal+, New World TV
• Trinidad and Tobago - Rush Sports
• Zambia - Canal+, New World TV
• Zimbabwe - Canal+, New World TV