The 2026/27 UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League league-phase draws are scheduled for Friday, August 28. The Europa League draw begins at 12pm UK time, with both competitions drawn back-to-back after Thursday night's play-off second legs decide the final teams.
Where the draws take place
Both draws will be held live at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The venue has long hosted UEFA's season-opening ceremonies and was also the setting for the Champions League league-phase draw on Thursday evening.
UK TV and radio coverage
UK viewers can watch the draws exclusively on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting exactly at 12pm and no lengthy pre-draw studio build-up. BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT are expected to provide live updates. TNT Sports holds exclusive rights to both competitions for the 2026/27 season and will show both finals live.
Live stream options
The draws can be streamed free on UEFA.com and the official UEFA YouTube channel. TNT Sports subscribers can also stream via the HBO Max website or app, which offers high-definition streams and alternative camera angles.
US broadcast details
In the United States, the draws air on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network, with additional coverage on ViX and DAZN for Spanish-speaking audiences. Coverage begins at 7am Eastern Time.
British teams involved
The Europa League features Premier League clubs Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, and Sunderland. Palace qualified by beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in last season's Conference League final. All Conference League league-phase teams had to come through a play-off round, with second legs played on Thursday night.
