The stage is set for European football's third-tier competition as anticipation builds for the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League group stage draw. This pivotal event will determine the fate of 36 teams, including potential British representatives, as they embark on their continental journey.
When and Where is the Draw?
Mark your calendars for Friday, 22 August 2025. The draw ceremony will commence at 12:30 PM BST and will be held at the Grange City Hotel in London, adding a touch of British prestige to the proceedings.
How to Watch the Draw Live
British football fans won't miss a moment of the action. The entire draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports, the UK's primary destination for UEFA club competitions. Additionally, UEFA will provide a free, official live stream on their website and mobile app.
The Teams and Seeding Pots
The draw will feature 36 teams split into four seeding pots based on their UEFA club coefficients. The league path qualifiers, determined just one day prior in the UEFA Europa League play-offs, will complete the lineup.
While the full list of participants is yet to be finalised, England's hopes could rest on Aston Villa, should they finish fifth in the Premier League. Scotland is also poised for representation, with the team finishing third in the Scottish Premiership earning a coveted spot in the competition's play-off round.
What Happens Next?
Following the draw, the group stage campaign will kick off in September 2025. Teams will battle it out in a round-robin format, with the group winners and runners-up advancing directly to the round of 16. The knockout phase promises thrilling encounters all the way to the grand final.
