UEFA Champions League Draw 2025: Where to Watch and Who's Commentating

Match date: 28 August 2025

UEFA Champions League Draw 2025: Where to Watch and Who's Commentating

The eagerly awaited 2025/26 UEFA Champions League draw is set for Thursday, 28 August 2025, with kick-off time fixed at 17:00 UK time. British football fans will be able to watch the draw live on Discovery+ in the UK as well as TNT Sports 1 HD. The world feed, which reaches audiences globally, will feature the presentation team of Reshmin Chowdhury and Pedro Pinto. Reporters on the UK channels include Emma Dodds, who will provide live coverage from the venue and expert insights.

This year’s draw takes place at the prestigious Grimaldi Forum in Monaco and marks the second season under the new league phase format, which has added an exciting and revolutionary twist to Europe’s premier club competition. The event kicks off as the 36 teams for the league phase have been confirmed, including all heavyweights such as Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern München, Liverpool, and Barcelona, who all feature prominently in Pot 1 of the draw[1].

Emma Dodds, the reporter assigned to Discovery+ UK and TNT Sports 1 HD for the draw, has an established career in sports journalism. She is known for her articulate and engaging football coverage, frequently appearing across major sports networks to analyse key fixtures and offer in-depth pre- and post-match commentary.

The world feed presenters bring further weight to the event. Reshmin Chowdhury has built a reputation as a dynamic and knowledgeable presenter, with a career spanning major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and previous UEFA draws. Pedro Pinto is a seasoned sports journalist and broadcaster, respected for his insightful football analysis on major platforms like UEFA's official coverage and international sports channels.

Following the draw, the fixtures will provide teams with eight matches across the league phase, facing two teams from each of the four pots—subject to the UEFA regulations that prevent clubs from the same country facing one another in the draw. This maintains intense competition and eagerly anticipated match-ups, especially with England’s six representatives: Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Tottenham Hotspur[4].

The draw will commence live streaming on Discovery+ UK and TNT Sports 1 HD at 17:00. The world feed presenters Reshmin Chowdhury and Pedro Pinto will lead the ceremony that promises expert breakdowns and exclusive interviews. This accessibility on popular British sports channels confirms the Champions League’s continuing rise in popularity among UK football fans.

For more information about the teams and live updates from the draw, the ESPN's guide to the Champions League draw offers detailed insight on the format and timings. Meanwhile, The Independent provides thorough coverage of Premier League clubs’ prospects and reactions. For the official UEFA announcements and confirmed pots, the UEFA website remains the authoritative source.