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Buy UEFA Europa League tickets for the 2025/26 season on 1BoxOffice. The competition has reached the quarter-final stage, with eight clubs from five countries still in contention for the trophy. The final takes place on 20 May 2026 at Besiktas Park in Istanbul. Compare available listings by seat location, price, delivery type and quantity before you book.

Whether you are following Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Porto, Bologna or any of the remaining sides, 1BoxOffice connects you to verified listings across every knockout round through to the final in Istanbul.

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Europa League 2025/26 Ticket Prices

Europa League ticket prices on the resale market vary depending on the round, the teams involved, the venue and the seating category. Ties featuring English clubs and traditional European contenders carry higher demand. Prices rise sharply from the quarter-finals onwards as the road to Istanbul narrows.

Round Indicative Resale Range (GBP)
Quarter-final (per leg) £60 - £250
Semi-final (per leg) £100 - £400
Final (Besiktas Park, Istanbul) £300 - £1,500+

These are indicative resale ranges, not fixed prices. Live listings on 1BoxOffice may sit above or below these figures depending on supply and demand at any given time.

Europa League 2025/26 Hospitality Packages

Hospitality and VIP packages are available at select Europa League venues, offering a premium matchday experience. These typically include padded or club-level seating, access to a private lounge or restaurant area, pre-match dining and drinks and dedicated entrances. Packages vary by host club and fixture.

Hospitality Tier Typical Resale Range (GBP)
Entry-level hospitality £200 - £500
Mid-range hospitality £500 - £1,000
Premium hospitality (semi-final/final) £1,000 - £3,000+

Hospitality demand is highest for the semi-finals and the final in Istanbul. Booking through 1BoxOffice lets you compare hospitality options across different fixtures and venues in one place.

Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Draw

The quarter-final first legs take place on 8 and 9 April 2026, with the return legs on 16 April. The bracket was pre-determined at the round of 16 draw on 27 February, meaning the semi-final and final paths are already mapped out.

Tie First Leg (8-9 Apr) Second Leg (16 Apr) R16 Aggregate
QF1 Braga vs Real Betis Real Betis vs Braga Braga beat Ferencvaros 4-2 agg; Betis beat Panathinaikos 4-1 agg
QF2 Freiburg vs Celta Vigo Celta Vigo vs Freiburg Freiburg beat Genk 5-2 agg; Celta beat Lyon 3-1 agg
QF3 Porto vs Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest vs Porto Porto beat Stuttgart 4-1 agg; Forest beat Midtjylland on pens (2-2 agg, 3-0 pens)
QF4 Bologna vs Aston Villa Aston Villa vs Bologna Bologna beat Roma 5-4 agg aet; Villa beat Lille 3-0 agg

The semi-final first legs are on 30 April, with the return legs on 7 May. The winners of QF1 and QF2 meet in semi-final 1, while the winners of QF3 and QF4 meet in semi-final 2. If Braga and Porto both advance, the first leg hosted by Braga will be moved to 29 April to avoid a scheduling clash.

Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 Results

The round of 16 was played across 12 and 18-19 March 2026. Several ties went down to the wire, with Bologna eliminating Serie A rivals Roma after extra time and Nottingham Forest advancing on penalties against Midtjylland in Denmark.

Tie First Leg (12 Mar) Second Leg (18-19 Mar) Aggregate
Ferencvaros vs Braga Ferencvaros 2-0 Braga Braga 4-0 Ferencvaros 4-2 (Braga)
Panathinaikos vs Real Betis Panathinaikos 1-0 Betis Betis 4-0 Panathinaikos 4-1 (Real Betis)
Genk vs Freiburg Genk 1-0 Freiburg Freiburg 5-1 Genk 5-2 (Freiburg)
Celta Vigo vs Lyon Celta 1-1 Lyon Lyon 0-2 Celta 3-1 (Celta)
Stuttgart vs Porto Stuttgart 1-2 Porto Porto 2-0 Stuttgart 4-1 (Porto)
Nott’m Forest vs Midtjylland Forest 0-1 Midtjylland Midtjylland 1-2 Forest 2-2 agg (Forest)
Bologna vs Roma Bologna 1-1 Roma Roma 3-4 Bologna 5-4 (Bologna)
Lille vs Aston Villa Lille 0-1 Aston Villa Aston Villa 2-0 Lille 3-0 (Aston Villa)

Lyon, the league phase winners, were eliminated by Celta Vigo after having two players sent off in the second leg at home. Braga produced one of the comebacks of the round, overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit with a 4-0 home victory against Ferencvaros.

English Clubs in the 2025/26 Europa League

Two English clubs remain at the quarter-final stage. Aston Villa, managed by four-time Europa League winner Unai Emery, finished second in the league phase on 21 points and swept past Lille 3-0 on aggregate in the round of 16. Emery has won the competition more times than any other manager in its history, with three titles at Sevilla (2014, 2015, 2016) and one at Villarreal (2021).

Nottingham Forest are competing in a major UEFA competition for the first time since the 1995/96 UEFA Cup. European champions in 1979 and 1980 under Brian Clough, Forest qualified for the Europa League by finishing seventh in the Premier League in 2024/25. They overcame Fenerbahce in the knockout play-offs (4-2 agg) and then survived a penalty shootout in Denmark against Midtjylland to reach the last eight.

What Is the UEFA Europa League?

The UEFA Europa League is European club football's second-tier continental competition, ranking below the Champions League and above the Conference League. It was known as the UEFA Cup from its launch in 1971 until a comprehensive rebrand in 2009 that introduced a group stage and expanded the competition's scope. The 2025/26 edition is the 55th season of the tournament and the second under the expanded 36-team league phase format.

The competition draws clubs from across Europe who qualify through domestic league finishes, cup victories or transfers from the Champions League qualifying pathway. It runs from July qualifying rounds through to a single-leg final in May. The winners earn automatic qualification for the following season's Champions League league phase, regardless of their domestic finish.

Europa League 2025/26 Format

Stage Teams Format
League phase 36 Each team plays 8 matches against different opponents (4 home, 4 away). Top 8 advance to round of 16; 9th-24th enter knockout play-offs; 25th-36th eliminated.
Knockout play-offs 16 Two-legged ties. Winners join the top 8 in the round of 16.
Round of 16 16 Two-legged ties. The higher-seeded team hosts the second leg.
Quarter-finals 8 Two-legged ties.
Semi-finals 4 Two-legged ties.
Final 2 Single match at Besiktas Park, Istanbul (20 May 2026).

Previous Europa League formats: how the competition used to work

  • UEFA Cup era: two-legged finals (1971/72 - 1997/98)

The original UEFA Cup launched in 1971 as a replacement for the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. It operated as a straight knockout competition, with the final played over two legs at the participating clubs' home grounds. Tottenham Hotspur won the inaugural edition in 1972, beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 on aggregate.

  • Single-match final introduced (1997/98)

From 1998 onwards, the final was held as a single match at a neutral venue. Inter Milan defeated Lazio in the first single-leg final at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

  • Group stage added and rebrand to Europa League (2004/05 - 2023/24)

A group stage was introduced from 2004/05, and the competition was renamed the UEFA Europa League from 2009/10 following a merger with the UEFA Intertoto Cup. This brought a larger field, expanded commercial rights and a new anthem. The traditional 32-team group stage ran until the end of the 2023/24 season.

  • 36-team league phase format (2024/25 - present)

From 2024/25, the group stage was replaced by a Swiss-system league phase involving 36 teams, each playing eight matches against different opponents. This format mirrors the changes made to the Champions League in the same season. The top eight advance directly to the round of 16, while positions 9-24 enter two-legged knockout play-offs and positions 25-36 are eliminated.

Europa League 2025/26 Key Dates

Round Dates
League phase matchday 1 24-25 September 2025
League phase matchday 8 29 January 2026
Knockout play-offs 19 and 26 February 2026
Round of 16 12 and 18-19 March 2026
Quarter-finals 8-9 and 16 April 2026
Semi-finals 30 April and 7 May 2026
Final 20 May 2026 (Besiktas Park, Istanbul)

The 2025/26 Europa League Final: Besiktas Park, Istanbul

The 2025/26 Europa League final takes place at Besiktas Park in the Besiktas district of Istanbul on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. The stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 42,000, sits close to the Bosphorus and previously hosted the 2019 UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea. It will be staging its first Europa League final.

Istanbul is accessible via Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) on the Asian side. The stadium is served by metro, bus, ferry and taxi. International fans should check visa requirements for Turkey well in advance.

Europa League 2025/26 League Phase: How It Worked

The league phase ran from 24 September to 29 January across eight matchdays. Thirty-six clubs each played eight matches against different opponents, four at home and four away. Teams were drawn from four seeding pots based on UEFA coefficient rankings. No club could face a side from its own association, and a maximum of two opponents from any single association was permitted.

Lyon topped the league phase with 22 points, followed by Aston Villa on 21 and Midtjylland in third. The top eight qualified directly for the round of 16, while positions 9-24 entered the knockout play-offs. Several notable clubs, including Celtic, Rangers and Feyenoord, were eliminated at the play-off or league phase stages.

Aston Villa, Bologna, Brann, Go Ahead Eagles, and Nottingham Forest all made their debut appearances in a UEFA competition league or group phase during this edition.

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Can You Buy Europa League Tickets Without a Club Allocation?

Yes. Official ticket allocations for Europa League matches are managed by the competing clubs and are often restricted to season-ticket holders, members or supporters' club affiliates. A ticket marketplace like 1BoxOffice gives you an alternative route when official allocations are sold out or inaccessible.

You can compare available listings for any Europa League fixture without needing a club membership, review seating categories and delivery methods, and complete your purchase securely online. Every order is backed by a 150% money-back guarantee.

Europa League Tickets for International Fans

International supporters make up a significant portion of Europa League attendees, particularly for away legs and the final. 1BoxOffice allows fans to compare and buy tickets from anywhere in the world without needing a club membership or a local address.

If you are travelling from overseas, pay attention to the delivery type on each listing (mobile transfer, e-ticket or physical collection), any away-fan restrictions at the host stadium, visa or travel document requirements for the host country and the logistics of reaching venues that may be in smaller European cities with limited transport links. The tournament spans stadiums in Portugal, Germany, Spain, Italy, England and Turkey across the remaining rounds.

Europa League Winners (Complete History)

Club Titles Years Won
Sevilla 7 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2023
Inter Milan 3 1991, 1994, 1998
Juventus 3 1977, 1990, 1993
Liverpool 3 1973, 1976, 2001
Atletico Madrid 3 2010, 2012, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur 3 1972, 1984, 2025
Borussia Monchengladbach 2 1975, 1979
Real Madrid 2 1985, 1986
IFK Gothenburg 2 1982, 1987
Parma 2 1995, 1999
Porto 2 2003, 2011
Feyenoord 2 1974, 2002
Chelsea 2 2013, 2019

Sevilla holds the record with seven titles, having won all seven finals they have contested. Spanish clubs lead the all-time national count with 14 victories, followed by England and Italy with 10 each. Thirty clubs from 11 different nations have lifted the trophy since 1972.

Europa League Recent Finals

Season Winner Runner-Up Score Venue
2024/25 Tottenham Hotspur Manchester United 1-0 San Mames, Bilbao
2023/24 Atalanta Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 Aviva Stadium, Dublin
2022/23 Sevilla Roma 1-1 (4-1 pens) Puskas Arena, Budapest
2021/22 Eintracht Frankfurt Rangers 1-1 (5-4 pens) Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan
2020/21 Villarreal Manchester United 1-1 (11-10 pens) PGE Narodowy, Gdansk
2019/20 Sevilla Inter Milan 3-2 RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
2018/19 Chelsea Arsenal 4-1 Olympic Stadium, Baku
2017/18 Atletico Madrid Marseille 3-0 Parc OL, Lyon
2016/17 Manchester United Ajax 2-0 Friends Arena, Stockholm
2015/16 Sevilla Liverpool 3-1 St. Jakob-Park, Basel

Three of the last six finals have been decided by penalty shootouts, including Villarreal's 11-10 victory over Manchester United in Gdansk in 2021, one of the longest shootouts in European final history. The 2024/25 final was an all-English affair, with Tottenham beating Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao.

How Europa League Clubs Qualify

Clubs enter the Europa League through several pathways. The exact number of berths each association receives is determined by its UEFA coefficient ranking, but the typical routes are as follows.

Qualification Route Detail
Domestic league finish Clubs finishing below Champions League places but within the top 5-7 of their national league (varies by association).
Domestic cup winners Winners of the main national cup competition, such as the FA Cup or Coppa Italia.
Champions League dropdowns Clubs eliminated in the Champions League third qualifying round and play-offs transfer to the Europa League qualifying pathway.
Conference League promotion The Conference League winners qualify for the following season's Europa League if they have not already qualified for the Champions League.

Europa League Trophy

The UEFA Cup trophy was designed by Silvio Gazzaniga, who also designed the World Cup trophy, and was crafted by Italian silversmiths Bertoni for the 1972 final. It weighs 15kg, making it the heaviest piece of UEFA silverware. The trophy is 67cm tall, formed by a base with two onyx discs, a band carrying the flags of UEFA member nations and an upper section depicting stylised footballers. Under current regulations, the trophy remains in UEFA's keeping at all times, with a full-size replica awarded to each year's winners.

FAQs About Europa League Tickets

  • Search for your chosen fixture on 1BoxOffice, compare listings by seat, price and delivery method, and complete your booking online. You do not need a club membership.

  • Prices vary by round, teams and venue. Quarter-final tickets typically range from £60 to £250 per leg on the resale market, while semi-final and final tickets command higher prices.

  • The final takes place at Besiktas Park in Istanbul, Turkey, on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 42,000.

  • The eight quarter-finalists are Braga, Real Betis, Freiburg, Celta Vigo, Porto, Nottingham Forest, Bologna and Aston Villa.

  • Delivery depends on the ticket type. Many tickets are mobile transfers or e-tickets. Always check the delivery details on the listing before buying.

  • Away tickets may be available depending on the fixture and club allocation. Check the listing notes carefully for any supporter restrictions before purchasing.

  • The winners receive the UEFA Cup trophy, a prize payment from UEFA and automatic qualification for the following season's Champions League league phase, regardless of their domestic league finish.

  • The semi-final first legs are on 30 April 2026, with the return legs on 7 May 2026.

  • Yes. A ticket marketplace like 1BoxOffice gives you an alternative route when official allocations are sold out. Every order is backed by a 150% money-back guarantee.

  • Tottenham Hotspur won the 2024/25 Europa League, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the final at San Mames in Bilbao. It was the Spurs' third title in the competition.

  • English clubs have won the Europa League/UEFA Cup ten times: Tottenham Hotspur (1972, 1984, 2025), Liverpool (1973, 1976, 2001), Ipswich Town (1981), Chelsea (2013, 2019) and Manchester United (2017).

  • Sevilla holds the record with seven titles, all won between 2006 and 2023. They have won every final they have contested in the competition.

  • The Europa League is the second tier of European club competition, while the Conference League is the third tier. Teams typically qualify for the Europa League through higher domestic league finishes or by dropping out of Champions League qualifying.

  • No. The away goals rule was abolished by UEFA from the 2021/22 season onwards. If a two-legged tie is level on aggregate after both legs, extra time and penalties are used in the second leg.

  • Most Europa League matches are played on Thursdays, though some fixtures may be moved to Tuesdays or Wednesdays due to scheduling conflicts. The final is always played on a Wednesday.

  • Besiktas Park is in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, close to the Bosphorus waterfront. The stadium is accessible by metro, bus, ferry and taxi. International fans will typically arrive via Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).

  • Bag policies vary by stadium. As a general rule, bring a small, clear bag and be prepared for security screening at all venues.

  • Children can attend, but specific policies on age restrictions and accompanied entry vary by stadium and host club. Check the listing details and the stadium's entry requirements before booking.

  • The traditional group stage was replaced with a 36-team league phase from the 2024/25 season. Each team now plays eight matches against different opponents rather than six matches within a four-team group. The competition was also renamed from the UEFA Cup to the Europa League in 2009.

  • Yes. Every order placed through 1BoxOffice is covered by a 150% money-back guarantee. If your tickets are not delivered as promised, you receive a full refund plus 50% as credit towards a future booking. For order support, email help@1boxoffice.com or visit the FAQ page.

All facts stated on this page are taken from the official sources of UEFA,2025-26 UEL and UEL knockout phase news articles from ESPN and BBC, the UEFA quarter-finalist profiles article, the NBC Sports all-time finals list, and topendsports winners records. Every aggregate score, every date and every historical record was verified against these sources.

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