2023/24 UEFA Europa Conference League: Matches, final, key dates

A competition that gives rising talent and promising performers the opportunity to take centre stage, the third edition of the UEFA Europa Conference League started off on 13 July 2023 and runs until the final on 29 May 2024.

Please note that some dates are provisional and subject to change.

Europa Conference League 2023/24 schedule

When are the 2023/24 Europa Conference League qualification rounds?

First qualifying round: 13 and 20 July 2023
Second qualifying round: 27 July and 3 August 2023
Third qualifying round: 10 and 17 August 2023
Play-offs: 24 and 31 August 2023

When are the 2023/24 Europa Conference League group stage matches?

Matchday 1: 21 September 2023
Matchday 2: 5 October 2023
Matchday 3: 26 October 2023
Matchday 4: 9 November 2023
Matchday 5: 30 November 2023
Matchday 6: 14 December 2023

When is the 2023/24 Europa Conference League knockout stage?

Knockout round play-offs: 15 and 22 February 2024
Round of 16: 7 and 14 March 2024
Quarter-finals: 11 and 18 April 2024
Semi-finals: 2 and 9 May 2024
Final: 29 May 2024

When are the 2023/24 Europa Conference League draws?

First qualifying round: 20 June 2023
Second qualifying round: 21 June 2023
Third qualifying round: 24 July 2023
Play-off round: 7 August 2023
Group stage: 1 September 2023
Knockout round play-off: 18 December 2023
Round of 16: 23 February 2024
Quarter-finals & Semi-finals: 15 March 2024

Where is the Europa Conference League final in 2024?

The AEK Arena in Athens will host the 2024 final, which will be played on 29 May 2024.

What do the winners of the 2024 Europa Conference League final get?

West Ham manager David Moyer with the UEFA Europa Conference League trophyGetty Images

First and foremost, a very fetching trophy. There is also the not insignificant matter of a place in the following season's UEFA Europa League group stage for the winners if they have not qualified for the UEFA Champions League via their domestic competition.