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David Irvine

Celtic Champions League play-off draw: Time, live stream & possible opponents

The Champions League play-off round draw takes place on Monday, with Celtic set to find out who they will face in a shoot-out to reach the league phase.

Brendan Rodgers' side enter at the play-off round after winning the Scottish Premiership last season.

Victory in the play-off round will see the club enter the league phase of the Champions League. Defeat and the club would drop into the Europa League league phase instead.

Here's everything you need to know about the Champions League play-off round draw featuring Celtic...

When is the Champions League play-off round draw? 

The Champions League play-off round draw will take place on Monday, August 4, 2025.

Celtic will be in the Champions Path section of the draw and are seeded for the draw.

Can I watch the Champions League draw involving Celtic? 

The draw will be live-streamed by UEFA.

You can follow the draw ceremony HERE.


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Who can Celtic face in the Champions League play-off round draw? 

Basel (SUI)

Sturm Graz (AUT)

Pafos (CYP) or Dynamo Kyiv (UKR)

Slovan Bratislava (SVK) or Kairat (KAZ) 

Qarabag (AZE) or Shkendija (ARM)

When will the Champions League play-off matches be played? 

The first leg of the tie will be played on August 19/20, 2025. The return fixture will take place one week later on August 26/27, 2025.

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