Champions League draw: TV channel, schedule and changes

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By: Manu Tournoux

The draw for the new Champions League format will take place this Thursday. Here is all the essential information about this event.

The formula has changed. The draw too. Accustomed to the classic protocol at the end of the summer, the major European teams qualified for
the most prestigious competition will be shaken up this Thursday evening, as UEFA has implemented a completely new organization for the draw for the regular season phase. Exit the groups with 3 opponents. All teams will now face 8 opponents for a phase that will take them until the end of winter. Here is all the essential information on this draw.

When will the 2024-25 Champions League draw take place?

The draw for this regular phase will take place this Thursday, August 29 at 5:45 p.m.

Which channel will broadcast the 2024-25 Champions League draw?

The event will be broadcast on Canal +. It will also be possible to follow it in streaming on the group’s platform, MyCanal.

What are the changes compared to previous editions?

The new Champions League formula is being launched this season by UEFA. A reform that imposes a new methodology in the draw. For greater transparency and simplicity, the draw will be almost entirely automated. After a team has been drawn, a computer system will take over to automatically determine its opponent and the venue of a match.

Are the 4 hats preserved?

Yes. The 4 pots are still relevant. Paris Saint-Germain will be part of the first, while a team like Stade Brestois will logically be placed in the last. Each team will have to face two opponents from each pot – including their own – to total 8 matches on the program: 4 at home, 4 away.

How can teams qualify?

This regular season is similar to a mini-championship, in which the first 8 will directly validate their ticket for the round of 16. For teams ranked from 9th to 24th place, on the other hand, it will be necessary to go through a play-off box. With the following system: the 9th called to face the 24th, the 10th, the 23rd etc…


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