Where to watch the live draw for the Champions League Round of 16?

At 18:00 on February 27th, the official Champions League knockout draw will be held to decide the Round of 16 opponents and the competition bracket for Europe's premier club tournament.

Where to watch the live broadcast of the Champions League knockout draw?

• Time: 18:00, February 27th
• Location: UEFA headquarters, Nyon, Switzerland.
• Live broadcast channel: UEFA
• Watch link: Updated HERE

Essential information about the Champions League knockout stage

The 16 teams in the Round of 16

Seeded group (top 8 from the league phase):Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, Manchester City.

Non-seeded group (play-off winners):Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Galatasaray, Bodo/Glimt.

Potential exciting matchups to look forward to

• PSG vs Barcelona or Chelsea.

• Real Madrid vs Sporting CP or Manchester City.

• Atalanta vs Arsenal or Bayern Munich.

• Newcastle vs Barcelona or Chelsea.

• Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich or Arsenal.

Representatives from the Premier League must all prepare for challenging encounters in the upcoming round. Arsenal are likely to face Bayer Leverkusen or Atalanta, but the "Gunners" have the advantage of playing the second leg at home at the Emirates.

Liverpool and Tottenham also face a tough journey with the prospect of playing away at difficult venues like Atletico Madrid's or Galatasaray's stadiums – places famous for their intense atmospheres.

Chelsea are certain to face a formidable opponent, either Paris Saint-Germain or Newcastle – both teams possess significant strength and ambition.

Meanwhile, Manchester City could see a rematch of their classic rivalry with Real Madrid, the most successful club in Champions League history, or have to solve the puzzle posed by Bodo/Glimt – the unpredictable sensation of this season.

Draw format and matchup rules

The eight play-off winners will be drawn against the eight group winners from the league phase. From the Round of 16 onwards, the Champions League reverts to its familiar format: two-legged knockout ties, with the top 8 teams enjoying the advantage of playing the second leg at home.

A notable point is that the league phase ranking is not just about "avoiding strong opponents" or gaining an advantage in the Round of 16. It also directly impacts the bracket structure for the quarter-finals and semi-finals: the higher-ranked team will continue to have the privilege of playing the second leg at home if they advance. In the knockout stages, clubs from the same country can be drawn against each other, and there are no restrictions preventing rematches against opponents faced in the league phase.

Therefore, the draw ceremony in Nyon is not merely a procedural event to arrange fixtures. For many giants, this draw could become a "map of destiny," shaping their entire journey towards the final in Budapest.