UEFA Champions League knockout draws: Where are they, when are they, who is involved? | OneFootball

When are they? Which teams are involved? When are the fixtures? Here is everything you need to know about the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League quarter-final, semi-final and final draws.

The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League quarter-final, semi-final and final draws take place at 12:00 CET on Friday, March 15.

Which teams are in the quarter-final draw?

The draw features the eight teams that advance from the Champions League round of 16. The full line-up will be confirmed on March 13. Teams already through:

Can teams from the same country play each other in the Champions League quarter-finals?

Yes, it is an open draw. There are no seedings or country protection, so clubs can face opposition from the same national association and teams they previously came up against in the group stage.

How does the Champions League quarter-final draw work?

Eight balls containing the names of the quarter-finalists are placed in a large central bowl and shuffled. The first team drawn plays its first match at home against the second team drawn. The procedure is repeated with the remaining balls in the bowl to complete the quarter-final pairings.

How does the Champions League semi-final draw work?

For the semi-final draw, four balls containing slips of paper marked ‘Winners of quarter-final 1’ to ‘Winners of quarter-final 4’ are placed in a large central bowl and shuffled.

The first and second balls drawn determine the first semi-final pairing, the first ball drawn representing the home team for the first leg. The procedure is repeated with the remaining balls in the bowl to complete the semi-final pairings.

Why is there a draw for the Champions League final?

A third draw is held to determine the ‘home’ side in the final for administrative reasons.

How can I watch the draw?

The draw will be streamed live on UEFA.com and will be covered in real-time on Football Today.

When are the Champions League quarter-finals, semi-finals and final?

Where is the 2023/24 final?

The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League final will take place at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday, June 1. Known as the ‘Home of Football’, Wembley has hosted seven previous European Cup finals – more than any other stadium.

How can I watch all the Champions League games?

Champions League games are broadcast on TNT Sports in the United Kingdom. You can also stream Champions League games online worldwide.