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When is the Europa League last 32 draw? UK start time, live stream and TV channel info

Following a gruelling qualification campaign and the group stages, the Europa League reaches its knockout phase

IT IS that time again, as the Europa League enters its knockout phase.

All eyes are on Uefa HQ as Arsenal, Chelsea and Celtic go into the hat to start the countdown to the final in Baku on May 29.

 Spanish side Atletico Madrid are the current champions of the Europa League
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Spanish side Atletico Madrid are the current champions of the Europa LeagueCredit: Getty Images - Getty

When is the Europa League last 32 draw?

THE draw will take place on Monday, December 17 in Nyon, Switzerland.

Things will get underway at midday UK time.

It's a busy day at Fifa HQ, with this draw following the ceremony to decide the Champions League last-16 ties.

Which TV channel can I watch it on?

YOU can watch the draw live on BT Sport 2 from midday.

BT subscribers can stream through their BT Sport app on tablet, mobiles or Windows 10 PC's, while Uefa will also be broadcasting events on

Here on SunSport we have you covered, with a LIVE BLOG bringing you all the fixtures as they're drawn from the pots.

 32 teams will be battling it out to retain their spot in the Europa League
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32 teams will be battling it out to retain their spot in the Europa LeagueCredit: Getty Images - Getty

When will the ties be played?

WITH most of Europe having a winter break over the Christmas period, there's a hefty gap between the final Europa League group games and these ties.

The first leg of the last-32 matches will be played on February 14, 2019 before the second leg a week later on February 21.

Who can the British sides face?

Arsenal

Bate Borisov, Celtic, Club Brugge, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, Krasnodar, Lazio, Malmo, Olympiakos, Rapid Vienna, Rennes, Shakhtar Donetsk, Slavia Prague, Viktoria Plzen, FC Zurich

Chelsea

Celtic, Club Brugge, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, Krasnodar, Lazio, Malmo, Olympiakos, Rapid Vienna, Rennes, Sporting Lisbon, Shakhtar Donetsk, Slavia Prague, Viktoria Plzen, FC Zurich

Celtic

Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Benfica, Chelsea, Dinamo Zagreb, Dynamo Kiev, Eintracht Frankfurt, Genk, Inter Milan, Napoli, Real Betis, Sevilla, Valencia, Villarreal, Zenit St Petersburg

 

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