When is the Champions League draw? TV, Live Stream League stage draw 2025-26 as Arsenal gear up for tournament

Your complete guide to the Champions League draw, including time and how to watch.

Prologue

Paris in the spring is normally a beuatiful sight, but for all Arsenal supporters it was a cruel mistress, as Mikel Arteta's valiant Gunners crashed out 2-1 (3-1 on agg) at the hands of billionaire moneybags Paris Saint Germain on a momentous evening in the French capital. 

For many the defeat still rankles because, quite simply, Arsenal could and should have been 3-0 up in the first 20 minutes of that fateful semi-final secong leg at the atmospheric Parc de Princes. 

Gianluiugi Donnarumma proving a redoubtable presence in the PSG to keep out Gabi Martinelli, and Martin Odegaard's firece efforts, following on from Delan Rice's early header flying agonisingly wide, as the Gunners started in swashbuckling fashion. 

Alas, amid the incessant noise and theatre from numerous Tifo and pyro displays in such a Parisian cauldron, Arsenal couldn't maintain such a thrilling opening.

Georgia's beguiling tricky wideman Khvicha Kvaratskhelia hit the post, with Bradley Barcola drawing an excellent save from David Raya, prior to Fabian Ruiz breaking the deadlock.

Despite David Raya's heroics in saving a penalty from Vitinha  Achraf Hakimi doubled the home side's lead on 72 minutes, to sink Gunners hopes, with Bukayo Saka goal 240 seconds later only being a late, not so consolation.

In fairness Arteta could not have asked for more from his valiant side, against the eventual winners - who during their run essentially 'completed' English football, by beating Manchester City in the league phase, before eliminating Liverpool, Aston Villa and then Arsenal in the knockout rounds.

For good measure, how we all laughed when a barely fit PSG side, after spending the summer on the beach following reaching the semi-final of the World Club Cup competition in the USD, turned up for the Super Cup in flip flops, their Duty Free purchases still unpacked, to beat Spurs on penalties in Udinese earlier this month.

The fact Thomas Frank's Lilywhites lived up to their nickname by throwing away a two goal lead on 85 minutes, while also fialing to win at 2-0 in the spot kick shootout, only added to the schadenfruede. 

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The Gunners reached the last four without a recognised striker, easing past PSV 9-3 on aggregate including a rollocking 7-1 rout at the Phillips Stadion during Eindhoven's annual carnival.

That was before posting two results for the ages against the mighty Real Madrid, the stunning 3-0 victory over Carlo Ancelotti's fading side in the first leg in North London surely being the most memorable match in the Emirates 19 year history. Followed up by a comprehensive 2-1 win in the Bernabeu for an improbable 5-1 aggregate victory to make Arsenal the only team Real have failed to beat in four matches or more in their storied European history. 

Imagine how Arsenal will fayre with a striker, and a new improved squad this season.

Not to mention the enticing prospect of anticipating at least four European trips this autumn and winter. 

We can't wait.

So here's all you need to know about the forthcoming Champions League draw

When is the Champions League draw?

The Champions League draw will be held on Thursday August 28

The jamboree takes place the day after the 36-team line-up has been confirmed, with the deciding legs of the final play-offs taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. 

Where is the Champions League draw 

The Champions League draw will be in Monaco

What time is the Champions League draw?

The Champions League draw will begin at 5pm UK time 

How to watch the Champions League draw

You can tune in to watch the draw live on UEFA.com as well as the TNT Sports YouTube channel.

How to watch Champions League on TV

TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video share the live broadcasting rights for the Champions League in 2025-26

Match of the Day will also screen a Champions League highlights show on the Wednesday evening of every Champions League matchweek.

You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly passwithout signing up to a contract.

Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app.

Amazon Prime Video are set to broadcast one highlight match per round of Champions League fixtures across 2025-26.

New customers can sign up for a free Amazon Prime 30-day free trial – which usually costs £8.99 per month – and you can watch all of the football shown on the platform.

Amazon's football coverage is available to stream on the Amazon Prime Video website and app – all you need is an account.

Champions League TV rights 2025-26

If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.

You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV.

How to watch Champions League live stream

You can watch the matches with a discovery+ Premium monthly pass, which includes TNT Sport, without signing up to a contract.

Regular subscribers can also stream matches via the TNT Sports website or TNT Sports app on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.

All You Need To Know About The Draw

A team will play eight games in total, including two teams from each pot - one home and one away.

No group stage fixtures can be played against teams from the same country or no play more than two matches against teams from the another country, such as Italy.

This procedure will continue until the fixtures for all 36 teams have been decided.

The Champions League fixture list with match dates and kick-off times will be published no later than Saturday (August 30).