UEFA Conference League 2026/27: Draw, Groups & Full Season Guide
UEFA's third club competition launched in the 2021/22 season, giving clubs from smaller or less-decorated leagues a realistic route to a European trophy and a run of continental nights. Here's how the 2026/27 edition is structured. New to streaming terminology? our IPTV basics guide covers the essentials.
The League Phase Format
Following the same restructure applied to the Champions League and Europa League, the Conference League runs a 36-club league phase with each side playing six league-phase matches, feeding into one combined table before the knockout rounds begin.
Who Qualifies
Clubs typically reach the Conference League through domestic cup wins or lower European qualification places in leagues that don't send a side to the Champions League or Europa League, making it the most accessible of UEFA's three club competitions for a wider spread of countries.
Knockout Stage and Final
The top finishers advance directly to the knockout rounds, with others entering a playoff round first, building toward a single-match final at a UEFA-selected venue in late spring.
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FAQ
How is the Conference League different from the Europa League? They share a similar structure, but the Conference League draws from a different — generally lower-ranked by UEFA coefficient — pool of clubs, giving more countries a realistic shot at continental silverware.
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