2024–25 UEFA Champions League: Date, Event Details, Streaming Details, Odds, and Predictions
We eagerly await the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League season to open this month. In the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League season, the real champions will garb victory in their upcoming matches. Two vital leagues will start in the UEFA Champions League year: the Europa League and the Champions League. During the present year, pairs of doubles leagues are open for football fans and followers to look forward to exciting moments to be created. The teams’ players are waiting to rock the ground with their finest performances to ensure a result overcome through the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League. The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League will be the 70th season of Europe’s premier club football tournament arranged by UEFA and the 33rd season since it was relaunched from the European Champion Clubs’ Cup to the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid are the shielding champions, having won their record-extending 15th title last season. In their forthcoming season series, they must perform the various teams’ full-flexible determination and make a notable history for this year. So, the football fans give the impression of being the team players to view the edge of the seat!
Absolutely! The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League promises exhilarating clashes, jaw-dropping goals, and heart-stopping moments. Fans can expect drama, skill, and unforgettable memories as the world’s top clubs battle it out. Whether a die-hard supporter or a casual observer, the Champions League 2024–25 tournament is a football feast you won’t want to miss. So, grab your jerseys, gather your gang, and immerse yourself in the magic of European football. Follow the matches, celebrate victories, and debate the game-changing plays of Champions League football. Let’s share our passion because football unites us all! We are eagerly waiting for the Champions League final of this season. The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League final will be played on May 31, 2025, at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. The winners of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League will naturally qualify for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League phase, the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and secure the right to play against the winners of the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup. Feel free to join us to discuss your front-runner teams and players. Who do you reckon will lift the trophy this season?
Event Details for the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League
Main Event: 2024–25 UEFA Champions League
Key Dates:
Qualifying round: July 9, 2024, to August 28, 2024
Competition Proper: September 17, 2024, to May 31, 2025.
Format for the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League
The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League introduces an exciting new format, marking the 70th season of Europe’s elite club competition. The group stage has been reimagined into a single 36-team league phase, with each team facing eight opponents (four at home and four away). The top eight teams directly advance to the round of 16, while teams finishing from ninth to 24th compete in knockout round play-offs for a spot in the last 16. This new format adds fresh excitement to the tournament, promising a thrilling season for all football fans.
Qualifying Rounds:
The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League season starts with three crucial qualifying rounds, each pivotal in shaping the 2024 Champions League. These rounds will determine the teams that will be honoured to compete in the main event, adding a layer of passion and anticipation to the season. The intensity of these early matches will set the stage for the thrilling season ahead.
Seeding
Winners of the second qualifying round, whose identities will not be known during the draw.
Where can I watch the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League?
The UEFA Champions League live stream is ready on Direct TV Stream if you subscribe to its ‘Ultimate’ package for those in the US. This package covers CBS and CBS Sports Network and shows select games throughout the event. If you prefer to watch a specific game, you can use the 5-day free trial to enjoy the tournament on your terms.
In Canada, the UCL is exclusive to DAZN. You can check out all Champions League 2024–25 matches by signing up for a DAZN subscription.
In the UK, it will be aired on TNT Sports for the live UEFA Europa League football on TV from 2024-25. Even though the Champions League final will be shown on TNT Sports (Discovery+), the match is free; sign up and create a free account on the Discovery+ app, which can be initiated on your phone’s app store or smart TV.
The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League will be televised on Sony Ten Two and Sony Ten 2 HD in India. You can tune in to Jio TV or Sony LIV for live streaming. Enjoy the match!
In New Zealand, fans will air on beIN Sport for the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League.
Spain’s RTVE is free, but you shall create a free login to enter the free Champions League 2024 streams.
DAZN Germany is live and on-demand sports streaming of the Champions League 2024–25.
Stan Sports is the best way for Aussie soccer fans to watch the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League games throughout the season in Australia.
Schedule for the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League schedule brings some changes. A new ‘exclusive week’ will be introduced, where all matches will be played on Thursday, providing fans with a unique and intense football experience. Thursday will also be a regular matchday, adding more excitement to the tournament. All matches in other weeks will be played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, leading up to the Champions League final.
Dates
| Round | Phase |
Draw Date-18 June 2024 First Leg– 9-10 July 2024 Second Leg– 16-17 July 2024
| First qualifying | Qualifying |
Draw Date-19 June 2024 First Leg– 23-24 July 2024 Second Leg– 30-31 July 2024
| Second qualifying | Qualifying |
Draw Date-22 July 2024 First Leg– 6-7 August 2024 Second Leg– 13 August 2024
| Third qualifying | Qualifying |
Draw Date-5 August 2024 First Leg-20-21 August 2024 Second Leg– 27-28 August 2024
| Play-off | Play-offs |
Draw Date-29 August 2024 First Leg –Second Leg– 17-19 September 2024
| Matchday 1 | League Phase |
Draw Date-29 August 2024 First Leg –Second Leg- 1-2 October 2024
| Matchday 2 | League Phase |
Draw Date-29 August 2024 First Leg –Second Leg– 22-23 October 2024
| Matchday 3 | League Phase |
Draw Date-29 August 2024 First Leg –Second Leg– 5-6 November 2024
| Matchday 4 | League Phase |
Draw Date-29 August 2024 First Leg –Second Leg– 26-27 November 2024
| Matchday 5 | League Phase |
Draw Date-29 August 2024 First Leg -Second Leg– 10-11 December 2024
| Matchday 6 | League Phase |
Draw Date-29 August 2024 First Leg -Second Leg– 21-22 January 2025
| Matchday 7 | League Phase |
Draw Date-29 August 2024 First Leg -Second Leg- 28-29 January 2025
| Matchday 8 | League Phase |
Draw Date-31 January 2025 First Leg -11-12 February 2025 Second Leg– 18-19 February 2025
| Knockout round play-offs | Knockout Phase |
Draw Date-21 February 2025 First Leg -4-5 March 2025 Second Leg– 11-12 March 2025
| Round of 16 | Knockout Phase |
Draw Date-21 February 2025 First Leg -8-9 April 2025 Second Leg-15-16 April 2025
| Quarter-finals | Knockout Phase |
Draw Date-21 February 2025 First Leg -29-30 April 2025 Second Leg– 6-7 May 2025
| Semi-finals | Knockout Phase |
Draw Date-21 February 2025 Date– 31 May 2025 Venue– Allianz Arena, Munich
| Final | Knockout Phase |
Prediction for the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League
Qarabağ FK vs Lincoln Red Imps F.C.
After the second qualifying round 1st leg result ended with 2-0, Qarabağ FK and Lincoln Red Imps F.C. enters for 2nd leg on July 30, 2024, at a different stadium – Tofiq Bahramov Stadium (Baku).
Notable Players:
- Observing the previous game, Juninho has the potential to become a good forward player, as he scored a goal in the first half. Fans place their eyes on Toral Bayramov, who scored another goal for his team in the second half with Julio Romao’s assist.
- As for the Lincoln Red Imps F.C., Roy Chipolina holds high expectations on his shoulders as he stands as captain of this team. He is also a veteran center-back known for his guidance on the field.
In the first leg of the second qualifying round, Qarabağ FK won against the Lincoln Red Imps F.C. with a score of 2-0. Qarabağ FK bested every opponent they faced in Club Friendly and made a three-win streak. They played their first game in the Champions League against Lincoln Red Imps F.C. and won with two excellent players and their two striking goals against opponents. Juninho placed his goal in the 45th minute of 1st half, and Toral Bayramov placed his goal in the 75th minute with Julio Romao’s assist. Now, with a previous win, Qarabağ FK holds four consecutive victories and aims to put their hands on a fifth win without fail.
As for the Lincoln Red Imps F.C., they ended three games in the Champions League, including the previous match with Qarabağ FK. In their first game against the Ħamrun Spartans F.C., Red Imps won the game with a score of 0-1. Ethan Britto led the team to win with his extraordinary goal in the 37th minute. Then, as a rematch with Ħamrun, the Red Imps won the game with 5-4 on penalties. They stepped into the ground for the second qualifying round against Qarabağ FK with the aim of a third win, but sadly, they lost the game with poor performance on the field. Comparing the Lincoln Red Imps F.C., in this Champions League, Qarabağ FK holds better offense and defense formation with players and easily dominates their opponents.
Fenerbahçe SK vs FC Lugano
Fans are waiting to watch the second-leg match between Fenerbahçe SK and FC Lugano on July 30, 2024, at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium (Istanbul).
Notable Players:
- Edin Džeko is a great response for his team. He is a veteran striker known for his scoring talent. Altay Bayındır is also an essential player for Fenerbahçe SK, who is reliable as a goalkeeper.
- In FC Lugano, Zan Celar is the top-performing player, with 14 goals and 3 assists this season. Ignacio Aliseda looks promising in this team, as he outperforms opponents with his own tactics.
FC Lugano stands for 2nd leg after the previous match ended with Fenerbahçe SK’s win with the result of 3-4. Covering their past five games, including the Club Friendly, FC Lugano holds the result of a mixed bag with 2 wins and 3 losses. FC Lugano holds good dormant strength with better players on their team but still manages to lose because of leisure gameplay. If they get adamant about winning with effort, the next game will provide a different result, like FC Lugano beating down their opponent. They hold Zan Celar, a top scorer in the season, as well as Albian Hajdari and Lukas Mai, who are promising and strong defenders for their team. Fans hope they change their gameplay and win this match against Fenerbahçe SK.
On the other side, Fenerbahçe SK, a strong team in the Champions League, is ready for the match. They had some good practice in the friendly games before entering the Champions League, and the first game was a showcase of their talent. Fenerbahçe SK holds promising players like Arda Güler, a young and talented midfielder with great foresight and ability. However, all eyes are on Ferdi Kadıoğlu, who is expected to deliver a stellar performance with his best defense and midfield for his team. With their efforts and game tactics, Fenerbahçe SK is ready to stand their ground and secure a second consecutive win in this Champions League.
FC Petrocub Hîncești vs APOEL FC
FC Petrocub Hîncești and APOEL FC are preparing for their second leg match after the 1st leg ended with the result of 0-1. Both teams plan to play a fierce game on July 30, 2024, at Stadionul Zimbru.
Notable Players:
- Fans hope for Mihail Platica, a solid defender for FC Petrocub Hîncești who plays a crucial role in protecting the team’s backline.
- And from the APOEL FC, Dieumerci Ndongala shows his talent as a dynamic winger with his speed and dribbling ability in the match against their opponent.
FC Petrocub Hîncești played three games in the Champions League and held the record of 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 draw. In Petrocub’s first two games against FC Ordabasy, the first game ended with a draw for a score of 0-0. Both teams played their second game with intense to score points, and Petrocub won the game 0-1. After winning against the FC Ordabasy, they faced APOEL FC in the second qualifying round. In this game, Petrocub lost against them without scoring a point, making fans leave the stadium with grief. But without losing hope, Petrocub plans to win this second-leg match without any flaw to move forward in this Champions League.
And in this Champions League, APOEL FC played their first match against the FC Petrocub Hîncești. Also, without any struggle, they won the 1st leg with a score of 0-1 by Marquinhos’s penalty kick. After his penalty kick in the 38th minute at the end of the first half, Petrocub planned to wait to show their strength in the second half of the game, but sadly, they did not drive well as the APOEL FC teams held the best defense, and also made good gameplay throughout the game and which led to their demise. Looking briefly into both teams’ previous game performances and the players’ teamwork in the game, APOEL FC has an advantage over FC Petrocub Hîncești in this game.
AC Sparta Praha vs Shamrock Rovers F.C.
In this second qualifying round of the Champions League, AC Sparta Praha and Shamrock Rovers F.C. will play their second-leg match on July 30, 2024, at epet ARENA (Prague).
Notable Players:
- Lukáš Haraslín stands out among other players in AC Sparta Praha with his versatile midfield talent. He assists his teammates in following up the goals.
- From Shamrock Rovers F.C., we have our eyes on Aaron Greene. An experienced forward player, he leads his team with perfect attacks against his opponents.
AC Sparta Praha steps into the ground for their second match against Shamrock Rovers F.C. after finishing the 1st leg with a win for the score of 0-2. The previous game was a fierce battle as Sparta conquered the ground against their opponent, scoring two goals without conceding. The first goal, scored by Veljko Birmancevic in the 38th minute of the first half, set the tone for the game. Later, in the second half, with the assist of Jan Kuchta, Tomas Wiesner scored the second goal in the 65th minute. The fans were on the edge of their seats throughout the match, and they are eagerly anticipating a similar performance in this second leg. Their excitement is a testament to the thrill of the game and the high stakes of the tournament.
Shamrock Rovers F.C. played three games in this Champions League and held a record similar to FC Petrocub Hîncești: 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 draw. In their first two games, Shamrock faced Vikingur Reykjavik and won against them with Aggregate 2-1. Shamrock was led to move forward by Johnny Kenny, who scored two goals in the first half of the 8th and 20th minute with the assistance of Dylan Watts. After getting to the second qualifying round, they scheduled to face AC Sparta Praha in the first leg, where they ended up losing the game 0-2. And now, they are determined to win this match and move forward in this Champions League without missing the mark. But as for looking closer into both teams, we can deduce that AC Sparta Praha holds a higher chance of winning this game.
The New Saints F.C. vs Ferencvárosi TC
The New Saints F.C. and Ferencvárosi TC will face each other in the second qualifying round of the second leg on July 30, 2024, at Park Hall (Oswestry).
Notable Players:
- From the New Saints F.C., Ryan Brobbel has high potential and is a versatile midfielder. He has also contributed both in attack and defense.
- Adama Traoré caught the attention of Ferencvárosi TC fans with his dynamic forward gameplay against his opponents. He also fascinated fans with his incredible speed and finishing moves.
The New Saints played three games in this Champions League and made it into the second qualifying round by defeating their opponent, FK Dečić. The New Saints face the FK Dečić in the first qualifying round; in the first leg, they won the game by the score of 3-0. In their second leg match, their opponent made a tie with a 1-1 score. With the Aggregate of 1-4, the Saints moved forward to the second qualifying round. They faced Ferencvárosi TC in the second qualifying round and lost the first leg with a score of 5-0. And now, they are preparing to face their opponent on the second leg, hoping to defeat them.
As for the Ferencvárosi TC, they get onto the Champions League straight after finishing their club-friendly matches. But without losing their momentum, Ferencvárosi TC prepared to face the New Saints and won the game with a score of 0-5. The significant contributors are Adama Traore, who scored three goals in total, and Kristoffer Zachariassen, who scored a goal with the assist of Marquinhos. In the second leg, fans expect Marquinhos’s genuine gameplay without any intrusion or flaws to witness his potential for upcoming games. Comparing both teams’ stats and previous game performances, Ferencvárosi TC holds higher odds of winning this game than the New Saints.
