As the curtain falls on the 2024/25 domestic football season across Europe, the race to secure European places has officially ended and the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League is locked and loaded.
This season is especially intriguing as it marks the second year of UEFA’s new-look format: a single 36-team league phase where all clubs compete in one big group, bringing more unpredictability and variety to the tournament.
Qualifying for this revamped competition hasn’t been easy. Some clubs earned their place through consistent league performances, others lifted domestic cups, while a few dropped in from the Champions League qualifying rounds.
Regardless of how they got here, one thing’s clear, every team will be looking to make their mark in Europe.
The confirmed clubs for the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League are:
England: Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur
Spain: Athletic Club, Real Sociedad
Germany: Eintracht Frankfurt, Hoffenheim
Netherlands: Ajax, AZ Alkmaar, Twente
Belgium: Anderlecht, Union Saint-Gilloise
Turkey: Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray
Czech Republic: Slavia Praha, Viktoria Plzeň
Please note that this list reflects the most recent available information and may still be subject to change based on results from ongoing qualifiers and final standings in certain domestic competitions.
What makes this Europa League edition so exciting is the rich mix of experienced European sides and bold new challengers.
Whether it’s the return of giants like Manchester United and Porto or the presence of emerging sides from Latvia and Norway, fans are in for a diverse and competitive tournament.
With the revamped format designed to encourage more inter-league clashes and fewer repetitive fixtures, the 2025/26 Europa League is set to deliver high-stakes football from the very first matchweek. Expect drama. Expect surprises. And most of all, expect great football.