Champions League Play-Off Draw: Date, Time, and How to Watch
Champions League Play-Off Draw: Date, Time, and How to Watch

The draw for the final round of Champions League play-off ties takes place today, Monday 4 August, at 11am BST at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Clubs including former winners Benfica and Feyenoord, as well as Rangers and Club Brugge, are among those awaiting their paths to the league phase.

The play-offs represent the last hurdle before the competition proper, with teams such as Celtic, Sturm Graz, Bodo/Glimt, and FC Basel already qualified directly. Minnows like Pafos and KF Shkendija hope to reach the league phase for the first time.

UK viewers can watch the draw live on TNT Sports 2 and discovery+, with coverage starting at 11am. A TNT Sports subscription via discovery+ costs £30.99 per month.

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The two-legged ties will be played on 19/20 August and 26/27 August 2025, with all matches kicking off at 9pm CET.

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