The 2026-27 UEFA Conference League bracket takes shape with the league phase draw on Friday, August 28. Here is how the 36-team league phase works, every key date through the June final in Istanbul, and a free printable you can use to track your club’s six fixtures and fill in the knockout bracket as it unfolds.
When Is the 2026-27 Conference League Draw?
The league phase draw is on Friday, August 28, 2026. It sets each club’s six league-phase opponents, and the full matchday-by-matchday fixture list follows shortly after. Print the guide now and fill in your club’s schedule once the draw is done.
How the League Phase Works
Like the Champions League and Europa League, the Conference League uses a single 36-team league table instead of groups. Each club plays six different opponents, three at home and three away. The top eight advance directly to the Round of 16. Clubs finishing 9th through 24th drop into a two-legged knockout playoff in February, with the winners joining the Round of 16. Clubs finishing 25th through 36th are eliminated. The champion earns a place in next season’s Europa League league phase.
2026-27 Conference League Key Dates
| Stage | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| League phase draw | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 |
| Matchday 1 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Matchday 2 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Matchday 3 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Matchday 4 | Nov 26, 2026 |
| Matchday 5 | Dec 10, 2026 |
| Matchday 6 | Dec 17, 2026 |
| Knockout playoff | Feb 18 & 25, 2027 |
| Round of 16 | Mar 11 & 18, 2027 |
| Quarter-finals | Apr 8 & 15, 2027 |
| Semi-finals | Apr 29 & May 6, 2027 |
| Final (Besiktas Park, Istanbul) | Tue, Jun 2, 2027 |
Dates are set by UEFA and can shift for television. Building your printable European season? Pair this with our 2026-27 Champions League league-phase schedule, and confirm details on the official UEFA Conference League site.
How to Use the Printable
Page one has the format, the full calendar, and a six-match tracker to fill in your club’s league-phase fixtures after the draw. Page two is a blank knockout bracket, from the Round of 16 through the final, ready to complete once the field is set in the spring. Grab more free brackets and schedules at SportsBrackets.net.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many games does each team play in the Conference League league phase?
Six: three at home and three away, against six different opponents in a single 36-team table.
How do teams advance to the knockout stage?
The top 8 go straight to the Round of 16. Teams finishing 9th to 24th enter a two-legged knockout playoff, and the winners join the Round of 16. Teams 25th to 36th are eliminated.
When and where is the 2027 Conference League final?
Tuesday, June 2, 2027 at Besiktas Park (Tupras Stadium) in Istanbul, Turkiye.
