Updated Jan. 30, 2026, 7:56 a.m. ET
The draw for the Europa League knockout phase is complete, with 16 teams learning their fate on Friday.
The top eight finishers in the league phase earned a direct pass to the round of 16, while the teams in ninth through 24th place will face off in two-leg playoffs for the right to join them in the last 16.
The final standings for the league phase can be found HERE.
Below are the full results for the Europa League knockout draw.
Playoff round
- Genk vs. Dinamo Zagreb
- Bologna vs. Brann
- Stuttgart vs. Celtic
- Ferencváros vs. Ludogorets
- Nottingham Forest vs. Fenerbahçe
- Viktoria Plzeň vs. Panathinaikos
- PAOK vs. Celta Vigo
- Lille vs. Red Star Belgrade
Europa League draw knockout bracket
When are Europa League playoffs? Knockout round schedule
Playoff round
- First legs: Feb. 19
- Second legs: Feb 26
Round of 16
- First legs: March 12
- Second legs: March 19
Quarterfinals
- First legs: April 9
- Second legs: April 16
Semifinals
- First legs: April 30
- Second legs: May 7
Final