The upcoming draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League knockout stage is scheduled for February 27, 2026. This draw will take place at 14:00 CET, at the prestigious House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. This draw will determine the fixtures for the round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals of the tournament.
UEFA Conference League Knockout Stage Draw: Key Details
The draw will feature a total of 16 teams: the top eight teams from the league phase and eight winners from the knockout phase play-offs. The eight seeded teams include:
- Strasbourg (France)
- Raków (Poland)
- AEK Athens (Greece)
- Sparta Praha (Czech Republic)
- Rayo Vallecano (Spain)
- Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine)
- Mainz (Germany)
- AEK Larnaca (Cyprus)
The unseeded teams will consist of the knockout phase play-off winners, which are:
- Crystal Palace (England)
- Lech Poznań (Poland)
- Samsunspor (Turkey)
- Celje (Slovenia)
- AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands)
- Fiorentina (Italy)
- Rijeka (Croatia)
- Sigma Olomouc (Czech Republic)
Viewing the Draw
Draw Mechanics
The pairing process will categorize teams into seeded pairs based on their league rankings. This includes four pairs, with teams ranked 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. Each pair will be drawn against winners from the knockout phase play-offs.
Match Scheduling
The matches for the knockout rounds will adhere to the following schedule:
- Round of 16: March 12 & 19, 2026
- Quarter-finals: April 9 & 16, 2026
- Semi-finals: April 30 & May 7, 2026
- Final: May 27, 2026
It’s essential to note that the UEFA administration decides specific match dates to ensure fair scheduling and avoid conflicts in cities with multiple participating clubs.
As excitement builds ahead of the draw, fans and teams alike will eagerly await the matchups that will define the knockout stage of the UEFA Conference League.
