Live UEFA Conference League TV & Broadcast Schedule

The UEFA Conference League is Europe's third-tier club competition, sitting below the Champions League and Europa League. The 2025-26 season is the fifth edition of the tournament, which was introduced to give smaller clubs from less prominent football nations a platform in European competition. The league phase runs from October through December, with the knockout rounds taking place in early 2026. The final is scheduled for May 27, 2026 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.

2025-26 season format

The tournament starts with qualifying rounds in July and August. 36 teams then enter a league phase, replacing the old group stage format. Each team plays six different opponents. The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16. Teams finishing ninth through 24th enter the knockout phase play-offs. The bottom 12 teams are eliminated.

Key dates for 2025-26 season

League phase: October 2 to December 18, 2025. Matchday 1 is October 2. Matchday 6 is December 18.

Knockout phase play-offs: February 19 and 26, 2026.

Round of 16: March 12 and 19, 2026.

Quarter-finals: April 9 and 16, 2026.

Semi-finals: April 30 and May 7, 2026.

Final: May 27, 2026 at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.

Teams qualified for knockout stage

Directly to round of 16 (top 8): AEK Athens (GRE), AEK Larnaca (CYP), Mainz (GER), Raków (POL), Rayo Vallecano (ESP), Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR), Sparta Praha (CZE), Strasbourg (FRA).

Knockout phase play-offs (9th-24th): AZ Alkmaar (NED), Celje (SLO), Crystal Palace (ENG), Drita (KOS), Fiorentina (ITA), Jagiellonia (POL), KuPS Kuopio (FIN), Lausanne-Sport (SUI), Lech Poznań (POL), Noah (ARM), Omonoia (CYP), Rijeka (CRO), Samsunspor (TUR), Shkëndija (MKD), Sigma Olomouc (CZE), Zrinjski (BIH).

Streaming options in the United States

In the US, Paramount+ is the primary streaming home for the UEFA Conference League. A subscription starts at $10.99 a month or $109.99 a year. DAZN also carries select matches. Spanish-language coverage is available on TUDN. Some matches may also appear on CBS Sports Network or NBC Sports depending on the round.

Streaming options in the United Kingdom

In the UK, TNT Sports is the exclusive broadcaster for the UEFA Conference League. A subscription is available through Discovery+ for about £30.99 a month. DAZN and Disney+ also carry some matches depending on the round. The final is typically available on TNT Sports and may also air on free-to-air television.

Streaming options in Germany

In Germany, RTL holds the broadcast rights through 2027. All matches stream live on RTL+, the paid streaming platform. A subscription costs from €8.99 a month. Top matches also air for free on RTL and NITRO. The final is also expected to be available on free-to-air television. Sky Germany also carries select matches.

Streaming options in France

In France, Canal+ is the primary broadcaster for the UEFA Conference League. A subscription is required. Most matches are available on Canal+ Sport and Canal+ Foot. Streaming is available through the MyCanal app.

Streaming options in Italy

In Italy, Sky Italia holds the exclusive rights to the UEFA Conference League. Matches air on Sky Sport channels. Streaming is available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV. A Sports pass starts at around €29.99 a month.

Streaming options in Canada

In Canada, DAZN is the exclusive home of the UEFA Conference League. A subscription costs about CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year. All matches are available live and on demand with English commentary.

Streaming options in Australia and New Zealand

In Australia, Stan Sport holds the exclusive rights to the UEFA Conference League. A subscription is an add-on to a Stan plan, starting at $15 a month. All matches are available live and on demand. In New Zealand, DAZN is the broadcaster.

International broadcast partners

Europe: In Austria, coverage is on Sky Austria, Canal+, and Servus TV. In Belgium, RTBF, Telenet, Be TV, and VRT share the rights. In the Netherlands, Ziggo Sport is the broadcaster. In Poland, Polsat holds the rights. In Portugal, Sport TV and DAZN share coverage. In Spain, Telefonica (Movistar Plus+) is the broadcaster. In Sweden and Denmark, Disney+ is the home of the Conference League. In Norway and Finland, Viaplay holds the rights. In Switzerland, blue and SRG are the broadcasters. In Turkey, TRT is the official broadcaster.

Americas: In Mexico, Fox Sports Mexico and ESPN cover the tournament. In South America (excluding Brazil), ESPN is the broadcaster. In Brazil, CazéTV holds the rights. In the Caribbean, CPSL (Flow Sports & Rush Sports) is the broadcaster.

Asia and Pacific: In Japan, WOWOW holds the rights. In South Korea, SPO TV is the broadcaster. In China, iQIYI streams the matches. In Southeast Asia, beIN Sports is the primary broadcaster. In India and the subcontinent, Sony Sports Network holds the rights.

Upcoming matches (April 2026)

The quarter-final first legs take place on April 9, 2026. Key matchups include Rayo Vallecano vs. AEK Athens at the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid, and Mainz 05 vs. Strasbourg at the MEWA ARENA. The second legs are on April 16, 2026. The semi-finals follow on April 30 and May 7, 2026. All matches are available through local broadcasters worldwide.

Where is the 2026 final?

The 2026 UEFA Conference League final will be played at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. The stadium has a capacity of about 47,800. The final is scheduled for May 27, 2026. It will be the first European club final hosted in Leipzig since the city's stadium was renovated for the 2006 World Cup.

How to watch from anywhere

For fans traveling outside their home country, a VPN is the easiest way to access your usual streaming service. NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark are reliable options. Connect to a server in your home country, and your Paramount+, DAZN, or TNT Sports subscription will work as usual.