Competition
UEFA Europa League
About UEFA Europa League
The UEFA Europa League is the second-tier club football competition in Europe, ranking below the Champions League and above the Conference League. From the 2024-25 season it uses a 36-team single-league phase followed by knockouts, with the final played in May.
The Europa League's broadcaster footprint mirrors the Champions League's in most countries: TNT Sports in the UK, DAZN and RTL+ in Germany, Movistar Plus+ in Spain, Sky Italia and DAZN in Italy, beIN Sports and M6 in France. The winner of the Europa League qualifies for the following season's Champions League.
Coverage snapshot
In the current schedule, UEFA Europa League has 0 listed matches with 0 broadcasting channels. The channel mix is 0 free-to-air and 0 subscription services in this dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the UEFA Europa League?
Rights are held by different broadcasters in each country. In the UK it is TNT Sports; in Germany, RTL+ and DAZN share rights; in Spain, Movistar Plus+ and Amazon Prime Video; in Italy, Sky Italia and DAZN; in France, M6 and beIN Sports. Refer to UEFA.com for the current rights list.
How does the UEFA Europa League work from 2024-25?
The competition uses a 36-team single-league phase, where each club plays eight matches against eight different opponents. The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16; teams ranked 9-24 contest a knockout playoff. Knockouts run through to a single-leg final.
Does the Europa League winner qualify for the Champions League?
Yes. The winner of the Europa League earns a place in the following season's UEFA Champions League, either directly or via a play-off depending on UEFA's coefficient calculations for that season.
References
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