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How to get UEFA Europa League 2026 tickets: Key fixtures, team information & more

The Europa League moves into its knockout play-offs this February, with clubs like Lyon, Real Betis, Roma, and Porto battling for a spot in the Round of 16. Every fixture counts, and fans can experience the excitement live in Europe’s most iconic stadiums as teams fight to keep their continental dreams alive.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the UEFA Europa League drama. Let GOAL guide you through where to buy tickets and what to expect from the decisive second-half match-ups.

Upcoming UEFA Europa League fixtures

NB: Kick-off times are shown in GMT first, followed by the home team's local time.

DateMatchLocationTickets
Thu Feb 19Celtic vs VfB Stuttgart (8pm)Celtic Park (Glasgow)Tickets
 Fenerbahçe vs Nottingham Forest (8pm)Şükrü Saracoğlu (Istanbul)Tickets
 Lille vs Red Star Belgrade (8pm)Stade Pierre-Mauroy (Villeneuve-d'Ascq)Tickets
 PAOK vs Celta Vigo (8pm)Toumba Stadium (Thessaloniki)Tickets
 Brann vs Bologna (8pm)Brann Stadion (Bergen)Tickets
Thu Feb 26Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahçe (8pm)City Ground (Nottingham)Tickets
 VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic (8pm)MHPArena (Stuttgart)Tickets
 Bologna vs Brann (8pm)Stadio Renato Dall'Ara (Bologna)Tickets
Thu Mar 12Round of 16 - 1st Leg (TBD*)Various LocationsTickets
Thu Mar 19Round of 16 - 2nd Leg (TBD*)Various LocationsTickets

*Note: Specific March matchups involving seeded teams like Aston Villa, Roma, and Porto will be confirmed following the draw on February 27.

What to expect from the Europa League Matchday 8?

The Europa League has grown greatly in significance over recent seasons. UEFA has done a great job of raising the profile of Europe's second most prestigious competition and making it a more absorbing competition for football fans. As well as offering clubs the opportunity to win major silverware, it also now provides an automatic route into next season’s Champions League campaign. 

Getting your hands on Premier League (and other high-profile European leagues) match tickets can prove to be a tough ask these days, so the Europa League also offers fans further opportunities to see their beloved sides in action.

The UEFA Europa League has also provided a platform for emerging teams to gain European exposure and for smaller clubs to achieve prestigious international victories. The 2025/26 edition is no exception, with the competition bringing together diverse teams from across the continent in what promises to be another epic season.

What is the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 schedule?

The qualifying rounds for this season’s Europa League kicked off way back in mid-June. So the complete competition lasts almost twelve months, with the final taking place at the Besiktas Stadium in Istanbul in May. This is the remaining round dates:

  • Jan 22: League Phase (Matchday 7)
  • Jan 29: League Phase (Matchday 8)
  • February 19: Knockout phase play-offs (1st leg)
  • February 26: Knockout phase play-offs (2nd leg)
  • March 12: Round of 16 (1st leg)
  • March 19: Round of 16 (2nd leg)
  • April 9: Quarter-finals (1st leg)
  • April 16: Quarter-finals (2nd leg)
  • April 30: Semi-finals (1st leg)
  • May 7: Semi-finals (2nd leg)
  • May 20: Final

How to buy UEFA Europa League match tickets

Aside from the UEFA Europa League final, you cannot buy tickets for Europa League matches directly through UEFA itself. Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in the current edition. You must visit the individual club sites for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there. In some cases, you will need to sign up as a club member to be able to secure your tickets.

Demand often exceeds available allocation, so in addition, fans can purchase Europa League tickets on the secondary market on platforms like StubHub.

How much are UEFA Europa League match tickets?

The price for UEFA Europa League tickets can vary due to multiple factors, including the round of the fixture, the clubs involved, and where the match is played. 

For example, a quarter-final that features Aston Villa at Villa Park is likely to be priced higher than a league phase game at Go Ahead Eagles’ home ground of ‘De Adelaarshorst’.

Prices for UEFA Europa League tickets are typically set by clubs at the start of a European campaign, ahead of the first matches. Depending on how far a team progresses and who their opponents are, prices may increase for future fixtures.

Keep tabs on the various clubs’ official ticket portals for additional information about availability and prices. Europa League match tickets on secondary resale sites such as StubHub are currently available from €34 upwards.

Frequently asked questions

The 2026 Europa League final will take place at Besiktas Park on Wednesday, May 20. Besiktas Park (or Besiktas Stadyumu) is an all-seater, multi-purpose stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, with a capacity of 42,590. It was built on the site of Besiktas' former home, BJK Inonu Stadium. The venue staged the all-English 2019 UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea and after the upcoming UEFA Europa League final, it is set to host the 2027 UEFA Conference League final too.

The 2026 Europa League winners will gain a place in the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, if they have not qualified via their domestic competition. They will also earn the right to play against the winners of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup.

Aside from the UEFA Europa League final, you cannot buy tickets for Europa League matches directly through UEFA themselves. Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in the current edition. You must visit the individual club sites for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there. In some cases, you will need to sign-up as a club member to be able to secure your tickets.

Yes, in addition, fans can purchase Europa League tickets on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels.

36 teams are currently competing in the league stage of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League competition. This is the second season that the new format has been used (the same one is used for the UEFA Champions League too), which sees each team play a total of 8 games against 8 different clubs in a league structure. The top-8 sides in the league automatically qualify for the last-16 stage of the knockouts. Those sides who finish 9th to 24th compete in a two-legged play-off round phase, with the winning 8 teams joining the automatic qualifiers in the last-16. The competition then carries on in a traditional knockout format to the Final.  

The 2026 UEFA Europa League final, which will be held at Besiktas Park in Istanbul, Turkey on Wednesday, May 20, is not yet currently open for ticket applications.

However, interested parties are advised to keep their eye on UEFA’s official website for further information.

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