The Europa League group stage draw for the 2025/26 season (now called the league phase draw) already took place on August 29, 2025.

Key Dates Recap

Since we're now in February 2026, the league phase matches are well underway, running from late September 2025 through January 2026. Here's the full schedule from official sources:

Matchday| Dates
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Matchday 1| 24–25 September 2025 7
Matchday 2| 2 October 2025 7
Matchday 3| 23 October 2025 7
Matchday 4| 6 November 2025 7
Matchday 5| 27 November 2025 7
Matchday 6| 11 December 2025 7
Matchday 7| 22 January 2026 7
Matchday 8| 29 January 2026 7

Next Steps in the Tournament

  • Knockout phase play-offs draw : Already happened on January 30, 2026.
  • Matches kick off February 19–26, 2026, leading to round of 16 (March), quarters (April), semis (May), and the final on May 20, 2026, at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul.

Trending Context

The new format features 36 teams in a single league phase instead of traditional groups, with each side playing eight matches home and away. Premier League fans are buzzing about Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa's involvement, as noted in recent discussions. Full fixtures are live on UEFA's site and apps—check there for your team's opponents!

TL;DR : Draw was August 29, 2025; league phase ongoing until end-January 2026; playoffs start next week.

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