The completion of the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League group stage draw has set in motion the latest chapter in the competition with teams from across the continent dreaming of reaching the final in Dublin on May 22, 2024.
On the back of the Champions League group stage draw, the Europa League followed on its heels as the European club schedule begins to fill up for the months ahead.
The Premier League is represented by three teams in 2023/24, with West Ham’s UEFA Europa Conference League title win sealing their spot, alongside Liverpool and European debutants Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Sporting News brings you everything you need to know about the 2023/24 Europa League draw and how it works, including the date, time, venue, and qualified teams so far.
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Europa League group stage draw 2023/24
| Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | West Ham (ENG) | Olympiacos (GRE) | Freiburg (GER) | FK TSC (SER) |
| Group B | Ajax (NED) | Marseille (FRA) | Brighton (ENG) | AEK Athens (GRE) |
| Group C | Rangers (SCO) | Real Betis (SPA) | Sparta Prague (CZE) | Aris Limassol (CYP) |
| Group D | Atalanta (ITA) | Sporting CP (POR) | Sturm Graz (AUT) | Rakow Czestochowa (POL) |
| Group E | Liverpool (ENG) | LASK (AUT) | Union SG (BEL) | Toulouse (FRA) |
| Group F | Villarreal (ITA) | Rennes (FRA) | Maccabi Haifa (ISR) | Panathinaikos (GRE) |
| Group G | AS Roma (ITA) | Slavia Prague (CZE) | Sheriff Tiraspol (MDA) | Servette (SWI) |
| Group H | Bayer Leverkusen (GER) | Qarabağ (AZE) | Molde (NOR) | Hacken (SWE) |
Teams in the Europa League group stage draw
The draw comprised of 32 teams, with 12 as automatic qualifiers, 10 as Europa League playoff winners and 10 from the UEFA Champions League playoffs or third qualifying round League path.
These teams were divided into four pots of eight teams, with the eight groups taking one team from each pot. Teams from the same association, such as Liverpool and West Ham, cannot be drawn in the same group.
| Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool (ENG) | Rennes (FRA) | Maccabi Haifa (ISR) | FK TSC (SER) |
| West Ham (ENG) | Real Betis (SPA) | Molde (NOR) | Servette (SWI) |
| AS Roma (ITA) | Marseille (FRA) | Brighton (ENG) | Panathinaikos (GRE) |
| Villarreal (ITA) | Sporting CP (POR) | Sheriff Tiraspol (MDA) | Rakow Czestochowa (POL) |
| Bayer Leverkusen (GER) | Slavia Prague (CZE) | Union SG (BEL) | Toulouse (FRA) |
| Atalanta (ITA) | Olympiacos (GRE) | Freiburg (GER) | AEK Athens (GRE) |
| Ajax (NED) | LASK (AUT) | Sparta Prague (CZE) | Aris Limassol (CYP) |
| Rangers (SCO) | Qarabağ (AZE) | Sturm Graz (AUT) | Hacken (SWE) |
When does the Europa League group stage start?
The Europa League and Europa Conference League group stages both start on September 21 and end on December 14.
Here are the group-stage dates for both competitions.
- Matchday 1: 21 September
- Matchday 2: 5 October
- Matchday 3: 26 October
- Matchday 4: 9 November
- Matchday 5: 30 November
- Matchday 6: 14 December
Knockout stage schedule
The draw for the 2023/24 Europa League Round of 16 will take place on December 18, 2023.
The draw for the remaining rounds (quarterfinals and semifinals) of the 2023/24 Europa League knockout stage will take place on March 15, 2024.
| Round | 1st Leg | 2nd Leg |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 playoffs | Feb. 15, 2024 | Feb. 22, 2024 |
| Round of 16 | Mar. 7, 2024 | Mar. 14, 2024 |
| Quarterfinals | Apr. 11, 2024 | Apr. 18, 2024 |
| Semifinals | May 2, 2024 | May 9, 2024 |
| Final | May 22, 2024 | |
How to watch Europa League around the world
| TV channel | Streaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| Hong Kong | beIN Sports | beIN Sports Connect |
| India | Sony TEN | Sony LIV |
| Malaysia | beIN Sports | beIN Sports Connect |
| New Zealand | — | beIN Sports Connect |
| Singapore | beIN Sports | beIN Sports Connect |
| UK | TNT Sports | TNT Sports, Discovery+ |
| USA | Univision | Paramount+, |
UK: Matches are broadcast on TNT Sports and streamed on their site and app platforms plus additional options via Discovery+.
USA: Matches are available to stream on Paramount+ (English) and Univision channels.
Canada: Every Europa League game streams live on DAZN.
Australia: Every match of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League streams on Stan Sport ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport.