The draw for the 2025-2026 Champions League play-offs (to be played on February 17-18 and 24-25) will take place on Friday, January 30th at 12:00 PM (noon), with matches to be played on March 10-11 and 17-18. Paris Saint-Germain is among the clubs that are involved (ranked 9th to 24th). Find information below regarding the broadcast and format of the draw.
Where to watch the Champions League play-off draw?
This event will be broadcast on sports channels, and also streamed live on the UEFA website, free of charge. We will publish the draw in writing, updating it live.
How does the draw work?
The standings matter, since the 9th and 10th placed teams will face the 23rd or 24th placed teams, and then the 11th and 12th placed teams will play against the 21st or 22nd placed teams. This is determined by the draw, with no other restrictions. Clubs from the same country can face each other, as can those who have already played each other during the league phase. The top seed will play the second leg at home.
Will the draw for the Round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals also take place?
No, only the play-off draw will take place on January 30th. The draws for the rest of the bracket will be completed on February 27th.
Teams qualified for the playoffs
9th: Real Madrid
10th: Inter Milan
11th: Paris Saint-Germain
12th: Newcastle
13th: Juventus
14th: Atlético Madrid
15th: Atalanta
16th: Bayer Leverkusen
17th: Borussia Dortmund
18th: Olympiacos
19th: Club Brugge
20th: Galatasaray
21st: Monaco
22nd: Qarabag
23rd: Bodø/Glimt
24th: Benfica
