The 2016-17 Champions Hockey League Playoff Draw will take place today at MTV Studios in Helsinki. Fans around the globe can watch the livestream at www.championshockeyleague.net.

Press Release

The CHL Playoff Draw will include 32 teams – the 16 group winners and runners-up. The group winners are all placed in Pot 1 and the runners-up in Pot 2.

Read HERE to see which teams are in each of the two pots.
 

FAQ

What is the Draw procedure?

The winners of each group will be placed in Pot 1, and the runners-up in Pot 2. Teams from Pot 1 will then randomly be drawn against teams from Pot 2. The Draw will also determine each team's position in the knock-out bracket. 
 

Can teams from the same country be drawn against each other?

Yes, national clashes are possible from now onwards. However, teams that played each other during the group stage cannot play each other in the Round of 32.  Because match-ups in all subsequent rounds will be determined by bracket position, they can meet again later in the competition, though.
 

Will there be any more playoff draws for subsequent rounds?

No. Once the 32 teams are drawn against each other, a knock-out bracket will determine the match-ups for all rounds leading to the Final.
 

Who plays at home first?

The runners-up from the group stage have home ice in the first game of the Round of 32. For the Round of 16, Quarter- and Semi-Finals, home and away games are pre-determined by the CHL knock-out round schedule. However, should there be an issue with arena availability for one of the teams, then there is a chance of swapping games.
 

When do the CHL Playoffs start?

The first leg of the Round of 32 is scheduled for 4 October, return games will be played on 11 October.