Europa League History

The Europa League was introduced in 1971 as the UEFA Cup, and has become the second-tier tournament in Europe for club football. Inaugurated as a competition for teams not participating in the European Cup, the tournament still gave European clubs a chance to compete on the continental stage and sample quality European football.

The competition was revamped in 2009 when it was re-titled the UEFA Europa League to incorporate teams from the defunct Cup Winners' Cup and a more focused structure for European competition. The increased strength in depth of the competition following the merger enabled more powerful club sides to be part of the tournament and to play their best players against their opponents.

The Europa League has created unforgettable memories and burst clubs onto the European scene throughout its history. The tournament has been a launchpad for many sides as they seek to become part of Europe's elite, as well as providing consolation and redemption chances for teams who have earlier failed to qualify for the Champions League.

Europa League Format

The season that began in 2024-25 took on a radical format echoing that in Europe's Champions League, scrapping the usual 32-team group stage in favour of a 36-team league stage. Now, each team will play eight matches against eight opponents - four at home and four away to give greater variety and even competition throughout the event.

League phase is played on the basis of single table with top eight teams directly qualifying to the round of 16 and remaining 17th to 24th position will fight out in play-off for final 8 places. Clubs ending 25th or worse are out of Europe full-stop, no prize of a transfer to the Conference League.

This allows every match to matter, which prevents the existence of dead rubber games as well as keeps up the competitive eagerness right from the round-robin stage. This will also be the format for the 2025/26 campaign, which will kick off with the July qualifying rounds and conclude with the showpiece at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul on May 20, 2026.

Previous Europa League Winners

Sevilla are the joint-most successful club in Europa League/UEFA Cup history, having won the competition seven times, they established themselves as the most successful team in the competition's history, winning multiple times in the 2000s and 2010s. Specialists in knockout football and cup success, in the Europa League their brand is lifted to new heights.

Liverpool, Tottenham, Inter Milan, Juventus and Atlético Madrid have all won the competition three times, the second level of successful clubs in the competition. Each has the Europa League as a stepping-stone for further European achievement.

Recent champions have been Eintracht Frankfurt (2022), Villarreal (2021) and Atalanta (2024), proving the tournament has the depth to produce new winners year on year, and keep the competition competitive.

The season 2024-25 culminated with another chapter in Tottenham's history after seeing off Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao to crown the club as champions of England for the third time, and claim their first major honour in 17-years, putting the club firmly at the round table with English football's major players.

Europa League Top Teams This Year

Manchester United will want to respond in style – if that is possible – to the hammer blow of that final heartbreak against Tottenham, the feeling of missing out on Champions League qualification and the possibility of having no European football at all next season unless they can once again mount a Europa League run.

Aston Villa - Group stages Go for a different challenge, motivation will be up. It's another romantic(ish) twist to the 2025-26 season, with Nottingham Forest also returning to Europe for the first time in decades.

AS Roma, Athletic Club and Real Betis are recognised European outfits with genuine continental heritage in the competition. Despite their recent poor form, Ajax are a traditional European powerhouse.

The tournament pits strong traditional sides looking for redemption against ambitious clubs looking to make a name for themselves in Europe as well as those seeking to announce their arrival on the European scene.

Share in the best of Europe's second-tier competition!

Europa League is genuine European football at its best with passionate fans, old grounds and competitive matches that hype and deliver! The tactical duels between different playing styles and footballing philosophies from all over the continent that present themselves in every match.

The tournament format adjustment will also guarantee that there it will be more meaningful games and thrilling action during the course of the tournament. And knockout play-offs and single-leg elimination rounds mean every Europa League ticket offers the chance to see moments that might define entire seasons - and make memories that last a lifetime.

Whether it be the daunting Old Trafford or the hostile San Siro, Europa League tickets will give you a chance to experience some of Europe's most famous stadiums at less of a cost than their Champions League equivalents.

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Upcoming Europa League Fixtures

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Europa League Tournament Stages

Europa League League Stage Tickets

League fixtures offer a great chance to experience Europa League football for affordable prices. And with 36 sides locked in combat over eight matchdays between September and January, fans will be treated to a rich tapestry of styles and tactical approaches from right across European football.

Europa League Knockout Play-offs Tickets

The knockout play-offs involve teams who finished 9th-24th in the league phase competing for the last eight places in the round of 16. These two-legged ties frequently lend themselves to great drama and surprises, and therefore offer great excitement from a neutral´s perspective.

Europa League Round of 16 Tickets

The strongest performers in the competition are paired in two-legged knockout matches in the round of 16. The level goes up quite a bit now, as automatic qualifiers and play-off winners clash in ties which will result in quarter-final opponents.

Europa League Quarter Final Tickets

The first leg matches of Europa League quarter-final represent the competition in full swing, as just eight teams remain in the hunt for continental success. These are some of the most in demand tickets in the tournament for the quality of football and the stakes at hand.

Europa League Semi Final Tickets

Semi-final tickets provide access to the penultimate stage of the tournament, where four teams will fight for final spots. These games frequently offer the most exciting such moments in the competition – good football, intense pressure and raucous atmosphere.

Europa League Final Tickets

The Europa League final is the conclusion of the tournament, played on neutral ground with European glory on the line. The 2026 final: May 20 at Istanbul's Beşiktaş Park The final will be played at the spectacular Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul.

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When to purchase Europa League tickets?

Europa league ticket purchase depends on stage or teams playing. League stage games are generally a mixture of great availability (when booked 4-6 weeks in advance), cheap prices and a pretty good amount of time to plan.

Matches of popular teams such as Manchester United, AS Roma or Ajax have a stronger demand and therefore should be booked much earlier. Second stage matches are hard to come by, especially as the tournament winds down to the final.

For said matches, Europa League final tickets are the hardest to get, as they are usually sold out quickly after the teams are confirmed. Smart fans use reputable platforms such as Ticombo to secure seats when the official supply dries up, so they can watch Europe's second-tier football showcase in real life.

The tournament's more accessible pricing compared to Champions League makes it attractive for supporters seeking authentic European football experiences without premium costs.

Latest Europa League News

2024-25 Europa League Just the Facts The 2024-25 edition of the Europa League ended in thrilling fashion as Tottenham Hotspur lifted their first major honor in seventeen years with a 1-0 triumph over Manchester United at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on May 21, 2025. It was Brennan Johnson's 42nd-minute decider, along with Dutch defender Micky van de Ven's stunning goalmouth clearance, that clinched the club's third UEFA Cup/Europa League crown and their first piece of European silverware since 1984. The win was also an historic one for captain Son Heung-min, who became the first South Korean player to captain a team that has won a European trophy, and manager Ange Postecoglou, who became the first Australian to manage a team to European success. Postecoglou was sacked inexplicably on 6 June 2025, despite the overachievement, with the club blaming his lack of domestic form, demonstrating the disparity between European accomplishment and Premier League misfortune. The final also confirmed six English sides in the 2025-26 Champions League, with Tottenham and Newcastle United guaranteeing their spots, joining Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea. For 2025-26, the Europa League will stay as a 36-team competition, with Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest returning to Europe and Crystal Palace were controversially transferred to the Conference League for reasons of multi-club ownership, freeing a place in the Europa League for another team from England.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to buy Europa League tickets?

How to buy Europa League tickets Most club websites will have Europa League tickets on sale either through their website directly, through official vendors or trusted ticket resellers such as Ticombo. It's one quick easy order and you can choose your own seats! Ticombo makes access easy by eliminating club joining obligations, while verifying the confidentiality of tickets.

How much are tickets for the Europa League?

How much are Europa League tickets? Europa League ticket prices depend on several factors including the stage of time, the teams involved and where in the stadium the match is taking place. Matches in the league stages, by comparison, will typically cost between €20 and €40 (regular seat), whereas the knock-out rounds and premium seats will cost between €60 and €300. Final tickets of the Europa League match are the most expensive, costing over €400 for VIP seating.

When are Europa League tickets on sale?

Europa League Tickets Schedule Europa League Tickets Release There are two timetable categories in which the tickets are released. League fixtures go on sale six to eight weeks before the match, which is enough time to plan your schedule. Knockout-round tickets are distributed after draws (usually first-come-first-served). Europa League final ticket sales are limited, with allocations to teams only confirmed following the semi-final round. Ticombo offers continuous availability during the season long after official ones have sold out.

Where are the Europa League games played?

Europa League games take place at various stadiums across Europe; such as Old Trafford, San Siro, Olympiastadion and Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. The league includes traditional, Historic and modern cathedral grounds found in the hosting countries. The final is at a preset neutral ground, with the 2026 version at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul on May 20. It is this variety which means every Europa League ticket offers a different type of matchday in some of the continent's great footballing cities.