Conference League opponents confirmed for Pafos FC and Panathinaikos

The draw for the Conference League's new League Phase was completed on August 28, 2026, in Monaco, determining the upcoming opponents for Cypriot side Pafos FC and Greek club Panathinaikos. Pafos FC will play Midtjylland, Hearts, and Riga at home, while traveling to face Atalanta, Twente, and Mjallby. Panathinaikos is set to compete against Brighton, Borac, and CSKA Sofia at home, with away matches scheduled against Freiburg, Kairat, and Nordsjaelland.

The tournament features a single league table with 36 clubs. The top eight teams will advance directly to the round of 16, while those finishing between 9th and 24th place will enter a knockout phase playoff. The matches are scheduled for October 15, October 22, November 5, November 26, December 10, and December 17, 2026. UEFA is expected to finalize and release the specific match schedule and kick-off times within the next 24 hours.