The Champions League League Phase draw takes place today, marking a historic moment as six Premier League clubs will feature for the first time in this new format.
English champions Liverpool and runners-up Arsenal are joined by Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Tottenham, the latter returning to the competition as Europa League winners, reports AFP.
Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain head into the draw as favourites to retain their title, with Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Arsenal also among the top contenders.
When is the Champions League Draw?
Date: Today, Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 5:00pm (Nigeria Time)
How to Watch
TV: SuperSport
Free Live Stream: [UEFA.com](https://www.uefa.com)
Champions League Draw Pots
The 36 qualified clubs are split into four pots of nine, based on UEFA’s club coefficient rankings
Pot 1
PSG, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona
Pot 2
Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Atalanta, Villarreal, Juventus, Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge
Pot 3
Tottenham, PSV, Ajax, Napoli, Sporting CP, Olympiacos, Slavia Prague, Bodo/Glimt, Marseille
Pot 4
Copenhagen, Monaco, Galatasaray, Union Saint-Gilloise, Qarabag, Athletic Club, Newcastle, Pafos, Kairat
