UEFA Europa League Draw: Everything You Need to Know
The UEFA Europa League group stage has concluded, and the draw for the playoff round to determine the round of 16 participants will take place today at 13:15 CET in Nyon. Here’s all the essential information about the draw and upcoming dates:
Europa League Playoff Draw Format
Following the group stage:
- The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16
- Teams ranked 9th to 24th enter the playoff round
- Teams ranked 25th to 36th are eliminated
The playoff draw is seeded based on group stage rankings. Higher-ranked teams (9th-16th) will face lower-ranked teams (17th-24th) in predetermined brackets.
Key Changes for This Season
- Teams from the same national association can now face each other
- Group stage opponents can be drawn against each other
- Second leg matches will be hosted by the higher-ranked team
Important Dates
Playoff Round:
- First leg: February 13, 2025
- Second leg: February 20, 2025
Round of 16 Draw: February 21, 2025 (includes draw for quarter-finals and semi-finals)
The playoff round winners will join the top eight group stage teams in the round of 16, continuing the journey towards the Europa League final.