The 2026-27 UEFA Nations League is set. The draw is complete, all 54 teams know their groups, and the league phase kicks off on September 24, 2026. Below is the full grid for Leagues A, B, C, and D, every group and every team, plus the key dates, how promotion, relegation, and the path to the 2027 finals work, and a free printable bracket PDF.
2026-27 UEFA Nations League: Quick Facts
- Teams: 54, split across four leagues (A, B, C, D)
- Format: Leagues A, B, and C have 16 teams in four groups of four; League D has six teams in two groups of three
- League phase: six matchdays across September, October, and November 2026
- Kickoff: Matchday 1 begins September 24, 2026
- Finals: League A quarter-finals in March 2027, the Final Four in June 2027
- At stake: the Nations League title, promotion and relegation between leagues, and a back-door route to 2028 European Championship qualifying
Key Dates: Matchdays and Finals
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Matchday 1 | September 24-26, 2026 |
| Matchday 2 | September 27-29, 2026 |
| Matchday 3 | October 1-3, 2026 |
| Matchday 4 | October 4-6, 2026 |
| Matchday 5 | November 12-14, 2026 |
| Matchday 6 | November 15-17, 2026 |
| League A quarter-finals | March 25-30, 2027 (two legs) |
| Final Four semi-finals | June 9-10, 2027 |
| Third-place playoff and final | June 13, 2027 |
League A Groups
League A is the top tier, home to the continent’s heavyweights. The four group winners advance to the March 2027 quarter-finals, and the four quarter-final winners reach the Final Four.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A1 | France, Italy, Belgium, Turkey |
| Group A2 | Germany, Netherlands, Serbia, Greece |
| Group A3 | Spain, Croatia, England, Czechia |
| Group A4 | Portugal, Denmark, Norway, Wales |
League B Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group B1 | Scotland, Switzerland, Slovenia, North Macedonia |
| Group B2 | Hungary, Ukraine, Georgia, Northern Ireland |
| Group B3 | Israel, Austria, Republic of Ireland, Kosovo |
| Group B4 | Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Sweden |
League C Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group C1 | Albania, Finland, Belarus, San Marino |
| Group C2 | Montenegro, Armenia, Cyprus, Latvia |
| Group C3 | Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Faroe Islands, Moldova |
| Group C4 | Iceland, Bulgaria, Estonia, Luxembourg |
League D Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group D1 | Gibraltar, Malta, Andorra |
| Group D2 | Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Liechtenstein |
Note: the League C and D placements of the smallest nations, including Latvia, Gibraltar, Malta, and Luxembourg, were finalized through the promotion and relegation play-offs. We will update the grid if UEFA adjusts any group.
How the Nations League Works
Teams play a six-game league phase against the others in their group, home and away. What happens next depends on the league:
- League A: the four group winners meet in two-legged quarter-finals in March 2027. The four winners advance to the Final Four in June 2027, a single-venue semi-finals, third-place game, and final that crowns the champion.
- Promotion and relegation: group winners in Leagues B, C, and D move up a tier for the next edition, while the bottom sides in Leagues A, B, and C drop down, with some spots decided by play-offs.
- Euro 2028 safety net: Nations League results again feed the European Championship qualifying play-offs, giving teams a second path to the tournament.
Printable Bracket and Group Grid
Download the free printable PDF below. It lays out all four leagues, every group, and the path from the league phase through the March quarter-finals to the June Final Four, so you can track the whole competition on one page.
2026-27 UEFA Nations League FAQ
When does the 2026-27 Nations League start?
The league phase begins with Matchday 1 on September 24, 2026, and runs across three windows in September, October, and November.
Which group is England in?
England is in League A, Group A3, alongside Spain, Croatia, and Czechia.
When is the Nations League Final Four?
The semi-finals are June 9-10, 2027, with the third-place game and the final on June 13, 2027. The League A quarter-finals are played over two legs in late March 2027.
How many teams are in the Nations League?
54 national teams compete, split into Leagues A, B, and C with 16 teams each and League D with six.
