The stage is set for European football's elite after the highly anticipated 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw was conducted in Monaco on Thursday, 29th August. The ceremony unveiled the group stage matchups, kick-starting the journey to the final at Munich's Allianz Arena.
The new-look league phase, which replaces the traditional group stage, features 36 teams competing in a single division. Each club will play eight matches against different opponents – four at home and four away.
Key Dates for Your Diary
Mark your calendars, as the action kicks off in September:
- Matchweek 1: 17-19 September 2024
- Matchweek 2: 1-2 October 2024
- Matchweek 3: 22-23 October 2024
- Matchweek 4: 5-6 November 2024
- Matchweek 5: 26-27 November 2024
- Matchweek 6: 10-11 December 2024
- Matchweek 7: 21-22 January 2025
- Matchweek 8: 29 January 2025
Prime Time Viewing for UK Fans
British football fans can plan their viewing schedules, with TNT Sports holding exclusive UK broadcast rights. Matches will be split across two time slots to maximise coverage:
- Early Kick-Off: 17:45 GMT
- Late Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT
This ensures fans won't miss a moment of the drama as Europe's heavyweights battle for continental supremacy.
The Road to Munich
The top 24 teams from the league phase will progress to the knockout rounds, culminating in the grand final at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, 31st May 2025. The new format promises more high-stakes matches between Europe's biggest clubs from the very beginning of the competition.
With the draw complete and the fixtures confirmed, anticipation is building for what promises to be a thrilling new chapter in the history of Europe's premier club competition.
