About UEFA Conference League

UEFA Conference League 2025/26: Format, Schedule & Teams

The UEFA Conference League 2025/26 features 36 teams competing in a new league format divided into six pots based on UEFA coefficients. Each club will play six matches (three home and three away) against opponents assigned through the draw.

League Phase Schedule

  • Matchday 1: 2 October 2025
  • Matchday 2: 23 October 2025
  • Matchday 3: 6 November 2025
  • Matchday 4: 27 November 2025
  • Matchday 5: 11 December 2025
  • Matchday 6: 18 December 2025

Knockout Phase Dates

  • Knockout Phase Play-offs: 13 & 20 February 2026
  • Round of 16: 6 & 13 March 2026
  • Quarter-finals: 10 & 17 April 2026
  • Semi-finals: 1 & 8 May 2026
  • Final: 27 May 2026

Qualification System

Teams finishing 1st-8th advance directly to the Round of 16. Teams ranked 9th-24th compete in knockout play-offs for the remaining eight Round of 16 spots. The bottom 12 teams are eliminated from European competition. Follow the latest Conference League standings throughout the competition.

Top Seeds & Key Fixtures

Fiorentina leads Pot 1 and will host Dynamo Kiev, AEK Athens, and Sigma Olomouc, while traveling to face SK Rapid Vienna, Mainz, and Lausanne-Sport. AZ Alkmaar has home fixtures against Slovan Bratislava, Jagiellonia, and Shelbourne, with away matches against Crystal Palace, Drita, and AEK Larnaca.

Shakhtar Donetsk will host Legia Warsaw, Rijeka, and Breidablik, while playing away against Shamrock Rovers, Aberdeen, and Hamrun Spartans. Slovan Bratislava faces Rayo Vallecano, Strasbourg, and Häcken at home, with trips to AZ Alkmaar, KuPS, and Shkëndija.

SK Rapid Vienna hosts Fiorentina, Omonoia, and Universitatea Craiova, while visiting Lech Poznań, Zrinjski, and Raków Częstochowa. Legia Warsaw will play Sparta Prague, Lincoln Red Imps, and Samsunspor at home, with away fixtures against Shakhtar Donetsk, Celje, and Noah.

Competition Overview

The Conference League represents UEFA's third-tier competition, providing opportunities for clubs from smaller European associations alongside teams that have dropped down from the Europa League. The tournament features a diverse mix of established clubs and emerging teams seeking European glory.

Notable participants include Serie A's Fiorentina, Premier League's Crystal Palace, Ukrainian powerhouse Shakhtar Donetsk, and Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, alongside representatives from across Europe's footballing landscape seeking continental success.

UEFA Conference League FAQ

Who were last season's champions and top goalscorer of the UEFA Conference League?
Last year’s UEFA Conference League champions were Crystal Palace and the top goalscorer was Troy Parrott with 3 goals.
Which team has won the most UEFA Conference League titles?
West Ham United, AS Roma, Crystal Palace, Olympiacos and Chelsea won the most UEFA Conference League titles with 1 wins.
Which team won the first UEFA Conference League title?
The first winners of the UEFA Conference League were AS Roma, in 2022 season.
What are the UEFA Conference League next featured matches?
Glentoran v Rigas FS
Where to watch UEFA Conference League live in Ohio (USA)?
Discover where to watch UEFA Conference League live in Ohio (USA) by visiting Live Sports on TV Today. Find out which channels are broadcasting the matches and don’t miss any action from this exciting competition.
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