The round of 16 of the new-look UEFA Champions League gets underway on March 4. But how do the knockout rounds all knit together? And why were those final league phase positions so important?

The Champions League 2024-25 knockout round has delivered high-intensity matches, upsets, and thrilling comebacks. The tournament’s new format—replacing the group stage with a 36-team league ...

The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Europa League has been made. But how does this feed into the round-of-16 ties? When is the next draw? How does it all knit together?

Eight teams will advance to the second and final stage, the single-elimination Knockout Rounds. One new thing basketball fans can look forward this season is the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament.

The UEFA Champions League began the proper knockout stage in March with the Round of 16, the draw for which took place on February 1. The final eight teams secured their spots in this stage of the ...

The completion of the league phase means the lineup for the knockout rounds for the west Asian half of the draw is set, with Saudi Pro League clubs in the first three spots in the table.

The knockout rounds get underway Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. ET. NBCOlympics.com will stream the knockout rounds. Below is a roundup of Friday's featured matchups along with on-demand replays.