Pafos FC draws opponents for the 2026-2027 Conference League

On August 28, 2026, the draw for the Conference League League Phase took place in Monaco, determining the path for Cypriot club Pafos FC. The team, managed by Ricardo Sa Pinto, is set to compete against six European opponents in a new format involving a single league table with 36 clubs. Pafos FC will host three matches at the Alphamega Stadium against FC Midtjylland (Denmark), Heart of Midlothian (Scotland), and Riga FC (Latvia). Additionally, they will face three away fixtures against Atalanta (Italy), FC Twente (Netherlands), and Mjallby (Sweden).

The campaign for the Cypriot side commences on October 15, 2026, with an away match against Atalanta, and concludes on December 17, 2026, at home against Hearts. Following the completion of the six league phase rounds, the top eight teams will qualify directly for the round of 16, while those ranked between 9th and 24th will enter the knockout phase play-offs. This season marks a significant European milestone for the club, as they look to build on their domestic cup success and prove their competitiveness on the continental stage against opponents with varying levels of European pedigree.