The latest options to follow the 2023/24 Champions League draw live are outlined here for fans across Canada and the United States.
The group stage of the 2023-24 Champions League does not begin with the first ball in play; it starts with UEFA organizing the draw that will determine the eight groups of four teams each, all vying to reach the round of 16. This important event marks the transition from the summer qualifiers to the high-stakes, multi-market competition that features the continent’s biggest clubs. The broadcast plan and platform availability are central to how fans will experience the draw in real time.
On which channel is the group stage draw for the 2023-24 Champions League shown: Movistar or DAZN, and what platform is used
According to UEFA’s official notice, the group stage draw is scheduled for Thursday, August 31, starting at 18:00 CET. The event will showcase clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Real Sociedad, and Sevilla as they learn their paths in the opening phase of the tournament. Viewers in North America should expect coverage tailored to local broadcast rights, streaming options, and timing that aligns with prime match-watching windows in Canada and the United States.
How does the draw work?
- The competition features 32 teams: 26 that secure direct access to the group stage and the six winners from the play-off rounds.
- Teams are split into four pots for the draw. Pot 1 includes the titleholders, the Europa League winners, and the champions from the top six associations that did not qualify through their 2021/22 titles. Pots 2 through 4 are determined by club coefficients, reflecting recent performance and consistency.
- For federations with multiple representatives, clubs are paired to ensure matches occur on different days, Tuesday and Wednesday. Where a federation has four entries, two pairings are formed. Pairings take television audiences into account to maximize exposure.
- clubs cannot face rivals from the same federation in the group stage. Additional constraints will be announced ahead of the draw for clarity and fairness.
What happens next?
The group stage fixtures will be confirmed immediately after the draw. Over six matches per club — home and away against three opponents — the top two teams in each group will advance to the round of 16. The third-placed teams enter the knockout phase of the UEFA Europa League, meeting the second-placed teams from the Europa League groups for a place in the round of 16. This structure ensures a broad and exciting path through the early rounds for fans and clubs alike.
Group stage dates
- Matchday 1: September 19/20, 2023
- Matchday 2: October 3/4, 2023
- Matchday 3: 24/25 October 2023
- Matchday 4: November 7/8, 2023
- Matchday 5: November 28/29, 2023
- Matchday 6: December 12/13, 2023
Note: The information reflects the official schedule and is subject to broadcast rights and local listings in Canada and the United States. For the most current details, viewers should check the UEFA site and their local broadcasters for platform availability and broadcast times. [Goal]