How to Watch the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Draw: Time, TV Channel, and Streaming Options

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The road to European glory begins with the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Draw, which will set the stage for the new league phase. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, football fans across the globe will find out which eight opponents await the qualified clubs under the revamped format introduced in 2024.

The excitement doesn’t stop there: on Friday, August 29, UEFA will also conduct the Europa League and Conference League draws, completing the lineup for Europe’s three premier competitions.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Champions League draw live.

UEFA Champions League Draw 2025/26: Key Details

Event: UEFA Champions League League Phase Draw
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Location: Nyon, Switzerland
Other Draws: Europa League & Conference League draws on Friday, August 29, 2025

How to Watch in the USA

Fans in the United States have multiple options to watch the draw live:

Paramount+ – The primary U.S. broadcaster, available via the Essential Plan ($7.99/month).
UEFA.tv – Official UEFA streaming platform (login required).
Amazon Prime Video – Available for Prime subscribers (restrictions may apply by region).
ViX – Spanish-language coverage (subscription required).

Replay and On-Demand Options

Missed the live draw? You can still catch the full broadcast afterward:

Paramount+ – On-demand replay available.
ViX – On-demand replay for Spanish-speaking audiences.

Why This Draw Matters

The 2025/26 season marks the second year of UEFA’s expanded league-phase format, with clubs facing eight opponents instead of the traditional group stage structure. This makes the draw more critical than ever, as every matchup will influence qualification paths to the knockout rounds.