Updated Feb. 27, 2026, 7:59 a.m. ET
The UEFA Europa League draw is complete, with every round of 16 matchup determined in Switzerland on Friday, Feb. 27.
The top eight teams in the league phase standings advanced automatically to the round of 16, and were joined by the winners of eight two-leg playoffs — the second leg of which was Thursday.
There were some intriguing matchups drawn, including Bologna facing Roma in an all-Serie A tie.
There are two Premier League teams remaining, with Aston Villa drawn against Lille and Nottingham Forest set to face Danish side Midtjylland.
Lyon, the top seed from the league phase, will take on Celta Vigo in a Ligue 1 vs. La Liga matchup.
Below are the full results for the Europa League knockout draw.
Europa League round of 16
- Genk vs. Freiburg
- Bologna vs. Roma
- Stuttgart vs. Porto
- Ferencváros vs. Braga
- Nottingham Forest vs. Midtjylland
- Panathinaikos vs. Real Betis
- Celta Vigo vs. Lyon
- Lille vs. Aston Villa
Europa League bracket
Europa League knockout round schedule
- Round of 16: March 12 and 19
- Quarterfinals: April 9 and 16
- Semifinals: April 30 and May 7
When is the Europa League final?
The 2026 Europa League final will be played on May 20 at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul, Turkey. Kickoff will be at 3 p.m. ET.