When is Champions League last-16 draw? Date, start time and format for knockout stage

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·20 février 2025

When is Champions League last-16 draw? Date, start time and format for knockout stage

Arsenal and Liverpool now know their two potential last-16 opponents

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The list of teams involved in the Champions League last-16 stage is confirmed following the play-off round.

In the new league phase format, the top eight teams progressed straight through to the last 16 - including the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa - while the teams that finished between ninth and 24th had to navigate a two-legged tie.

Manchester City were convincingly eliminated by Real Madrid in a blockbuster tie, while three big shocks saw AC Milan sent packing by Feyenoord, Club Brugge knock out Europa League winners Atalanta and PSV roar back to end Juventus’ hopes in what proved a disaster week for Italian sides.

Liverpool know they could face Paris Saint-Germain in the next stage, while Arsenal will be happy with how the results have fallen their way.

When is the Champions League last-16 draw?

The draw for the last 16 will take place on Friday February 21, 2025 at 11am GMT.

UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon will host.

How to watch Champions League last-16 draw

TV channel and live stream: The draw will be shown on UEFA’s official website and YouTube channel for free.

Discovery+ subscribers can watch on TNT Sports and the Discovery+ app.

LIVE: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated blog!

Who can Arsenal and Liverpool face?

Because of the newly introduced pairing system, Arsenal and Liverpool already know their two potential opponents in the last-16 draw.

As a result of finishing third in the league phase, the Gunners will either face Feyenoord (who knocked out AC Milan) and PSV Eindhoven (who eliminated Juventus).

Liverpool topped the standings and will therefore face either PSG or Benfica.