Clubs from across the European continent await the definition of the first Europa League clashes. The draw for the initial qualifying round for the UEFA Europa League of the 2026/27 season will take place next Tuesday, June 16th.
The ceremony that will determine the matches in this first knockout phase of the UEFA Europa League for the 2026/27 season is scheduled for the same day, Tuesday, June 16. This is the starting point for many clubs, who see this stage as an opportunity to begin a journey towards continental prestige and potential financial gains that the competition can offer, paving the way for the dream of reaching the group stages and fighting for a continental title.
A total of twelve sports associations will be present in this draw. They will be divided equally into two pots: six teams classified as seeds and another six considered unseeded, balancing the initial dispute.
How the game process and schedule will work
Full details of how the draw will be conducted, as well as the definitive list of all participating clubs, including those already seeded, will be officially released by UEFA.
The first legs of this first round are scheduled to take place on July 9th, while the return matches will be played a week later, on July 16th. However, the exact dates and start times for each game will be confirmed and announced after the official draw has concluded.
