Europa conference League - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The Europa Conference League is a new UEFA club competition that is set to begin in the 2021-2022 season. It is the third tier of European club competitions, below the Champions League and Europa League.
- 2. The competition will feature a total of 32 teams from across Europe, with teams from lower-ranked leagues and countries being given the opportunity to compete on a European stage.
- 3. The format of the Europa Conference League will consist of a group stage followed by knockout rounds, similar to the format of the Champions League and Europa League.
- 4. The winner of the Europa Conference League will earn a spot in the following season's Europa League, providing an additional pathway for teams to qualify for European competition.
- 5. The Europa Conference League is seen as a way to provide more opportunities for teams from smaller leagues and countries to compete in European competition, as well as to give more teams a chance to win a European trophy.
- 6. The draw for the group stage of the Europa Conference League will take place in August, with matches set to begin in September.
- 7. The final of the Europa Conference League will be held in Tirana, Albania, at the National Arena.
- 8. The Europa Conference League will feature teams from countries such as Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino, and more.
- 9. The prize money for the Europa Conference League is expected to be significantly less than that of the Champions League and Europa League, but still a substantial amount for the participating clubs.
- 10. The Europa Conference League is seen as a positive step in the growth and development of European club football, providing more opportunities for teams and players to compete at a high level on the European stage.