Read our Privacy noticeThe League Phase of the 2025-26 Champions League has drawn to a close after a dramatic league-phase finale. Here’s everything we know about the Champions League knockout stage’s play-off draw:When is the Champions League knockout phase play-off draw? The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw starts at 11am GMT on Friday, 30 January 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw includes teams that finished ninth to 24th place in the league phase, with the top eight sides in the league phase qualifying automatically for the last 16.open image in gallery ( EPA )Which teams are in the Champions League knockout phase play-off draw? Benfica (Portugal)How can I watch the Champions League draw?