The 2026/27 UEFA Europa League league phase begins on Wednesday 16 September with nine confirmed fixtures.
Ararat-Armenia–Sparta Praha and Omonia–Celta start at 5:45pm WAT. Milan–Benfica, Leverkusen–Celje, Hapoel Beer-Sheva–GNK Dinamo, Olympiacos–Jagiellonia, Anderlecht–Lyon, Sturm Graz–Rennes and Sunderland–AZ Alkmaar follow at 8:00pm WAT.
For one-screen viewers, Milan–Benfica carries the deepest European history, while Sunderland–AZ tests whether Premier League intensity can translate to continental rhythm. Recheck UEFA’s match centre before kickoff for operational changes.
