Europe’s top football clubs are going to find out their knockout journey when the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw takes place at the House of European Football in Nyon on Friday, February 27, 2026. After the play-off round, where big names such as Real Madrid and PSG stamped their tickets, the last 16 teams will be fixed into a tournament bracket.Â
This is the final draw of the season, which means that the potential paths of each team towards the final in Budapest are laid out completely. Fans of football will see enormous domestic derbies in the first knockout round itself with no same-country protection.
UCL Round of 16 Draw: Event Details & Global Timings
| UCL Round Of 16 Playoffs | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Nyon, Switzerland |
| Start Time (CET) | 12:00 PM |
| Start Time (IST) | 4:30 PM |
| Final Venue | Puskas Arena, Budapest (May 30) |
When Does the Champions League Draw Start in my country?
The UCL 2025-26 Round of 16 draw is a global event. To ensure you don’t miss the moment your favourite club gets pulled from the pot, here are the start times for major regions:
-
United Kingdom: 11:00 AM GMT
-
India: 4:30 PM IST
-
USA (East Coast): 6:00 AM EST
-
Turkey: 2:00 PM TRT
-
Singapore/Malaysia: 7:00 PM SGT
Giuliano Simeone 😳#UCL pic.twitter.com/NubGc1NQrw
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 26, 2026
How to Watch Champions League Round Of 16 Draw Live In India?
India has the Sony Sports Network as the official broadcaster of the UEFA Champions League. The fans will be able to watch the drawing live on Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 2 HD. Live streaming in high definition of the whole ceremony will be available from 4:30 PM IST on the Sony LIV app and website.
Where Can I Live Stream UCL Round of 16 Draw in UK And USA?
In the UK, the UCL round of 16 draw will be live on TNT Sports 1. Those who have a subscription can also watch a stream of the event on the discovery+ app. For those without a subscription,Â
Paramount+ is the main provider of English-language content coverage in the US. CBS Sports Golazo Network will also have a live reaction broadcast. Fans who speak Spanish can watch it on ViX.
Pro Tip: You can watch the draw live on UEFA’s website, their YouTube channel, or through the Champions League app.
Also Read – WWE Elimination Chamber: Finn Balor Promises to ‘Rewrite the Narrative’ Against CM Punk in Chicago Showdown
