Europe’s top football competition, the UEFA Champions League, will see its group stage draw this evening in Monaco. One of the trademark events every season, the draw generates a lot of buzz from fans and media alike. With 36 teams set to battle it out for the right to be crowned champions, the new edition sees a departure from the earlier format that had 32 teams participating. Due to the change in rules, Ligue 1 of France has benefited and it will now be able to send 3 clubs in the tournament. The Champions League draw is set to start at 9:30 PM IST. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Round of 16 but this year there will be chance for teams finishing ninth to 24th in the first phase to play a qualifier and secure passage to the next round. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin To Honour Cristiano Ronaldo As Champions League All-Time Top Scorer.

Seeding comes into picture with play-off stage dependent on it. These features are certainly going to add to UEFA’s revenues but it will be interesting to see what effects it has on the quality of the game.  The likes of Real Madrid, the defending champions, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Liverpool will once again try and dominate the competition. But new entrants in the form of Aston Villa will also add value. Sturm Graz mark their return to the competition for the first time in 24 years while Celtic and Girona will benefit from European exposure. UCL 2024–25: Historic Rivals Dinamo Zagreb, Red Star Belgrade Win Playoffs To Qualify for UEFA Champions League.

When and Where Will UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Group Stage Draw Take Place? Know Date, Time and Venue Details

The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage draw is set to be held at the Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco, France. The UCL 2024-25 group stage draw will start at 9:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Where to Get Live Telecast of UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Draw?

Sony Sports Network holds the broadcast rights of UEFA competitions and events in India. Fans who want to watch the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage draw can check live telecast on the Sony Sports Ten 1 TV channel in India. To get an online viewing option for the UCL 2024-25 group stage draw, read below.

How to Get Live Streaming Online of UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Draw?

SonyLIV, the official OTT platform of Sony Network, is set to provide the live streaming online of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage draw. Fans in India can watch the UCL 2024-25 group stage draw live streaming online on the SonyLIV app and website but would have to pay a nominal fee for subscription.

 

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