Europa League Qualifiers

The road to European glory continues as FC Shakhtar Donetsk face Panathinaikos F.C. in a pivotal UEFA Europa League qualifier - and you can stream it live for free on Eurovision Sport.

Match	Date & Time (CEST)
FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos F.C.	August 14, 2025 19:40 – 23:00

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Panathinaikos:

A crucial qualifier unfolds as Shakhtar Donetsk welcome Panathinaikos , with both clubs battling for a place in the Europa League playoff round.

The Ukrainian hosts' European experience faces a stern test against the Greek side's determined challenge.

What Is the Europa League?

The UEFA Europa League is Europe's second-tier club competition, featuring top teams that missed out on or dropped out of Champions League qualification.

While it may be "second-tier" in name, the Europa League is packed with elite clubs, historic rivalries, and some of the most unpredictable knockout football in the world.

Key Facts About the UEFA Europa League

	Info
Number of Teams	36 clubs compete in the league stage
Format	League Stage → Knockout Round Playoffs → Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
Winner's Prize	Automatic qualification for the next season's UEFA Champions League, and for the UEFA Super Cup
2026 Final Host	Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul, Türki̇ye Wednesday 20 May 2026
2024-25 Winner	Tottenham Hotspur

Key Dates for the UEFA Europa League

	Info
Quarterfinals:	9 & 16 April 2026
Semifinals:	30 April & 7 May 2026
Final:	Wednesday 20 May 2026 (Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul, Türki̇ye)