Where and When to Watch UEFA Champions League Knockouts Draw? UCL Round of 16 to Semifinal Draw Timing, Live Streaming, Telecast

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The excitement builds as the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw happens today, Friday, February 27, pitting the final 16 teams against each other in the chase for glory.

Kicking off at 12:00 PM CET (4:30 PM IST) from the House of European Football, this groundbreaking ceremony under the new format will set the entire knockout bracket-including Round of 16, Quarter-finals, and Semi-finals, in one go. Catch the full live stream for free on UEFA.com or the UEFA.tv app.

The 2025-26 knockout stage boasts 16 elite teams: the top 8 seeds from the league phase (Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, Manchester City) join the 8 play-off winners (Real Madrid, PSG, Newcastle United, Atlético Madrid, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Galatasaray, Bodø/Glimt). With six English powerhouses, Spanish giants, German strength, and underdogs like Norway's Bodø/Glimt, these squads gear up for two-legged ties beginning in March 2026.

UEFA Champions League Knockouts Draw Live Streaming and Telecast

Check out the live stream and broadcast details-

India

For the Indian fanbase, the draw takes place during a perfect tea-time slot at 4:30 PM IST. You can catch every ball being drawn live on the SonyLIV app or tune in to the Sony Sports Network on your TV.

United Kingdom

Fans in the UK can watch the draw at 11:00 AM GMT. The official broadcast will be handled by TNT Sports and discovery+, with additional live updates available via the BBC and Amazon Prime's digital platforms.

USA

It's an early start for the Americas! In the USA, tune in at 6:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM PT on Paramount+ or CBS Sports Network for English coverage. In Mexico, the draw airs at 5:00 AM CST via Max and TNT Sports.

Nigeria

Football fans in Nigeria can follow the action at 12:00 PM WAT. The primary broadcaster is SuperSport, available via DStv Now, ensuring the entire continent stays updated on the fate of their favorite stars.

Spain

Being the home of the current holders, Spain will be watching closely at 12:00 PM CET. Fans can watch on Movistar Plus+ or stream it for free via RTVE Play. Most of Europe follows this same noon-time schedule on their respective national sports channels.

MENA

In Saudi Arabia, the draw begins at 2:00 PM AST. The exclusive rights for the region belong to beIN Sports, which will provide comprehensive coverage across its sports channels and the beIN CONNECT app.

Australia

For the fans Down Under, it's a late-night affair. The draw will take place at 10:00 PM AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne time). You can stream it exclusively on Stan Sport.