UCL quarterfinal draw: All you need to know

When are they? Which teams are involved? When are the fixtures? All you need to know about the 2023/24 Uefa Champions League quarterfinal, semifinal and final draws.

The 2023/24 Uefa Champions League quarterfinal, semifinal and final draws take place at 13:00 CAT on Friday 15 March 2024.

Which teams are in the draw?

The draw features the eight teams that advanced from the Champions League round of 16:

- Arsenal (ENG)
- Atlético de Madrid (ESP)
- Barcelona (ESP)
- Bayern München (GER)
- Borussia Dortmund (GER)
- Manchester City (ENG)
- Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
- Real Madrid (ESP)

Can teams from the same country play each other in the Champions League quarterfinals?

Yes, it is an open draw. There are no seedings and no country protection, so clubs can face opposition from the same national association and teams they previously came up against in the group stage.

How does the Champions League quarterfinal draw work?

Eight balls containing the names of the quarterfinalists are placed in a large central bowl and shuffled. The first team drawn plays its first match at home, against the second team drawn. The procedure is repeated with the remaining balls in the bowl to complete the quarterfinal pairings.

How does the Champions League semifinal draw work?

For the semifinal draw, four balls containing slips of paper marked 'Winners of quarterfinal 1' to 'Winners of quarterfinal 4' are placed in a large central bowl and shuffled. The first and second balls drawn determine the first semifinal pairing, the first ball drawn representing the home team for the first leg. The procedure is repeated with the remaining balls in the bowl to complete the semifinal pairings.

Why is there a draw for the Champions League final?

A third draw is held to determine the 'home' side in the final for administrative reasons.

How can I watch the draw?

The draw will be live on SuperSport TV. CAT 1pm

When do the quarterfinal and semifinal games take place?

- Quarterfinal first legs: 9/10 April 2024
- Quarterfinal second legs: 16/17 April 2024
- Semifinal first legs: 30 April/ 1 May 2024
- Semifinal second legs: 7/8 May 2024