When is the Europa League playoff draw? How does it work and where to watch on TV

The new Europa League format-after the Champions League-will be a knockout play-off in February to see which teams are progressing until the last 16.

The top eight league teams will automatically qualify for the next phase.

They will be joined by the winners of the play-offs, which will consist of eight two-legged connections involving teams that ended between ninth and 24th place in the league rankings.

Three British teams participate in this season’s Europa League: Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers, and the finals will be held at San Mames Stadium in Bilbau on May 21, 2025.

Nokaut drawing will be made from a European football home in Nyon, Switzerland.

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When is the Europa League draw?

Drawing for the Europa League playoffs is scheduled for January 31, 2025 at 12:30 GMT.

The teams who placed between the ninth and the 16th place on the ladder will be sown, while those who finish between 17 and 24 will not seed.

Each team seeds will face a vague opponent in the play-off, given the advantage of playing another leg at home.

In addition, the teams will be grouped accordingly, which means that the ninth and ten -ranked teams will be drawn or against 23 or 24. ., and so on.

Eight winning teams from the playoffs will progress at the last 16, joining the top eight from the League phase.

The competition will then continue in direct knockout format to the finals.

How to watch on TV

You can enjoy the Europa League on the UEFA website on the UEFA website.

Alternatively, you can watch the draw for free on the TNT Sports YouTube channel of 12:00 GMT 31.

When will the matches go?

The play-off will be challenged over two legs and was held on February 13 and 20, 2025.

The draw for the last-16 and later knockout rounds was set for February 21, 2025, after the conclusion of the playoffs.

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Directly qualified for the last 16

• Lazio
• Athletic club
• Manchester United
• Tottenham
• Frankfurt
• Lyon
• Olimpiacos
• Renjers

Will be shown in the knockout play-off rounds

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• Anderlecht
• FCSB
• Ajax
• Real Sociedad
• Galatasaray
• Rom
• Viktoria Plzen
• Ferencvaros
• Port
• Alkmaar
• Union Saint-Gilloise
• Puck
• FC Twente
• Fenerbahce

Key Dates of the Champions League stage

• Play-off Round: 13th and 20th February 2025
• Last 16: 6. and March 13, 2025.
• Quarterfinals: 10th and 17th April 2025
• Semi -finals: May 1 and May 8, 2025.
• Ultimate: May 21 2025