These teams are directly qualified:
England: Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Sunderland
Spain: Celta Vigo, Real Sociedad
Germany: TSG Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen
Italy: Juventus Turin, AC Milan
France: Olympique Marseille, Stade Rennes
Portugal: SCU Torreense
Netherlands: AZ Alkmaar
The Format for the 2026/27 Season:
For the third time since its introduction in 2024, the new format will be played in the upcoming season. All 36 qualified teams will be in a single league table for the league phase. Each team will play eight matches in this league phase, four at home and four away.
Accordingly, at the draw in Nyon, no groups will be drawn, but rather pairings. The clubs will be divided into four pots and will face two teams from each pot during the league phase.
At the end of the league phase, the top eight teams will advance directly to the Round of 16. Teams placed ninth to 24th will compete in a playoff round for the remaining Round of 16 tickets. For the last twelve teams, the European season is over. There will be no relegation to the Conference League.
Final in Frankfurt
The 18th UEFA Europa League final will take place on May 26 in Frankfurt am Main. Eintracht's home stadium is accustomed to major events from the past.
During the 2024 European Championship in Germany, five matches were held at Stadion Frankfurt, including four group stage games and the Round of 16 clash between Portugal and Sweden.
Where to watch the Europa League 2026/27 on stream and TV?
In Austria, Sky will broadcast all Europa League 2026/27 matches live, except for the top match chosen by CANAL+. Additionally, CANAL+ will also broadcast the final. Matches can also be watched on free-to-air TV. ServusTV has the second choice for the top match and can broadcast one game per matchday on TV.
