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Pots set for 2025-26 Champions League draw under new format

Related Topics: UEFA Champions League

The pots for Thursday's UEFA Champions League draw have been finalised after the playoff round was completed on Wednesday.

It will be the second time a draw takes place under the new format, which sees all 36 teams in one league table.

The draw will begin at 5 p.m. UK / midday ET, with the first fixtures scheduled for Sept. 16-18. UEFA is expected to publish the full order of matches on Saturday.

The league phase will stretch into January, with all 18 games on the final matchday on Jan. 28 being played at the same time.