Celtic now know that they will have to contend with Europa League football for the next few months after their embarrassing Champions League exit.
After losing to Kairat Almaty on penalties, the Hoops drop into Europe’s second tier competition, where they will consider themselves one of the stronger sides.
Just like last season’s Champions League games, the competition will be played in a Swiss style format with 36 teams competing to reach the next stage.
Work needs to be done to be competitive though, with Stiliyan Petrov calling for four-five ‘quality’ signings to come in before the end of the transfer window.
Below, 67 Hail Hail has everything you need to know about the Europa League draw.
When is the 2025/26 Europa League draw?
The draw for the Europa League will take place on Friday 29 August, with the draw set to start from 12PM BST.
What TV channel is the Europa League draw on?
The draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
Subscription members of TNT can stream the entire action through Discovery+.
The draw will also be available on Amazon Prime Video while fans can also watch the draw for free on the official UEFA website.
What pot are Celtic in for the Europa League draw?
Celtic are expected to be in pot two for the draw, however, the four different pots won’t be confirmed until the remaining Europa League play-off ties are completed this week.
What are the Europa League fixture dates?
- Matchday 1: 24 & 25 September 2025
Matchday 2: 2 October 2025
Matchday 3: 23 October 2025
Matchday 4: 6 November 2025
Matchday 5: 27 November 2025
Matchday 6: 11 December 2025
Matchday 7: 22 January 2026
Matchday 8: 29 January 2026
Where/when is the Europa League final?
The 2026 Europa League final will be played in Istanbul, Turkey at Besiktas Park.
It will take place on Wednesday 20 May 2026.
What do you get if you win the Europa League?
Winning the Europa League is a huge incentive for teams as those who go all the way will automatically qualify for the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions League campaign, as well as play the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League winners in the 2027 UEFA Super Cup.
The Europa League trophy is also the heaviest piece of silverware according to UEFA, weighing 15kg.
Have Celtic won the Europa League before?
Celtic have never won the Europa League before. Their best season in the competition was when it was named the UEFA Cup in 2003 as they reached the final before sadly losing against Sevilla.
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