When is the UEFA Champions League draw today?

When is the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League draw today?

UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Group Stage Draw, Teams, Format, and Live Streaming Details

The countdown is over—the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League is officially here. The much-anticipated group stage draw takes place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, where 36 of Europe’s biggest clubs will discover their opponents in the world’s most prestigious club football competition.

This season marks only the second year of the revamped league format, which has already transformed the excitement of the Champions League.

PSG Aim to Defend Their Title

Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) return with high hopes of defending their crown. After lifting the trophy in the first edition under the new structure, the French giants are determined to prove their dominance once again on Europe’s grandest stage.

Record Six Premier League Clubs Competing

The 2025-26 season also makes history for English football. For the first time, six Premier League clubs have qualified for the Champions League. This includes Tottenham Hotspur, who booked their place by winning last season’s UEFA Europa League, joining the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool in the competition.

How to Watch the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Live

With excitement building across Europe and beyond, fans won’t want to miss a single match. Here are the complete live streaming and broadcast details for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.

When is the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 draw?

The Champions League draw will take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

What time will the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 draw start?

Time Zone Conversions (for August 28, 2025)

UK (BST – British Summer Time) – 5:00 PM (UTC +1) (BST is UTC+1 during summer)

France / Spain / Germany (CEST – Central European Summer Time) – 6:00 PM (UTC +2) 

USA Eastern Time (EDT) – 11:00 AM (UTC –4) 

USA Central Time (CDT) – 10:00 AM (UTC –5) 

USA Pacific Time (PDT) – 8:00 AM (UTC –7) 

Canada – follows the same time zones as the U.S.:

Eastern (EDT) – 11:00 AM

Central (CDT) – 10:00 AM

Pacific (PDT) – 8:00 AM

Gulf Countries (GST – Gulf Standard Time) such as UAE, Oman – 7:00 PM (UTC +4) 

Australia (AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time) – 3:00 AM (August 29) (UTC +11) 

India (IST) – 9:30 PM (UTC +5:30) 

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