What's New in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League? Key Changes and Draw Details

The draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League league phase will take place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on 29 August at 18:00 CET.

It will mark start of the new era in European football, wih previous group stage system going to the history.

How the Draw Works:

The 36 teams are divided into four pots of nine, based on UEFA's club coefficient rankings.

The titleholder takes the top spot in Pot 1. Teams will face eight different opponents in single-leg matches, with each team playing four home and four away matches.

Draw Procedure:

The draw may be conducted digitally.

Teams will not face more than two opponents from the same country.

The process is overseen by an external auditor to ensure fairness.

Pots Overview:

Pot 1 includes big names like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich.

Pot 2 features clubs like Arsenal, Juventus, and AC Milan.

Pot 3 and Pot 4 include teams such as Feyenoord, Sporting Clube de Portugal, AS Monaco, and Aston Villa.

The draw combines both manual and digital elements to ensure a fair and organised process, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

Key Details:

Teams Involved: 36

Total Matches: 144 (18 matches per matchday, across 8 matchdays)

Matchdays:

17/18/19 September 2024

1/2 October 2024

22/23 October 2024

5/6 November 2024

26/27 November 2024

10/11 December 2024

21/22 January 2025

29 January 2025

Kick-off Times: 18:45 CET or 21:00 CET