OGC Nice now know their eight opponents for the Europa League's league phase. The first match will be played at the end of September, according to a schedule that will be announced in full by UEFA over the weekend.

WHO WILL LE GYM FACE?

The Aiglons will play host to the following teams at the Allianz Riviera:

• AS ROMA (ITA)

• BRAGA (POR)

• FRIBOURG (GER)

• GO AHEAD EAGLES (NED)

Franck Haise's men will travel to:

• PORTO (POR)

• FENERBAHÇE (TUR)

• LUDOGORETS (BUL)

• CELTA VIGO (ESP)

FIXTURE LIST

The fixture list will be announced "no later than Sunday 31 August", as specified by UEFA. In the meantime, the dates for the various matchdays are already known:

• Knockout stage play-offs: 19 and 26 February 2026

• Round of 16: 12 and 19 March 2026

• Quarter-finals: 9 and 16 April 2026

• Semi-finals: 30 April and 7 May 2026

The final of the competition will take place at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul on 20 May 2026. On that date, we will find out which club will succeed Tottenham, the winner of the 2025 edition.

WHAT IS THE FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION?

It will be identical to last season's format. Each club will face eight different opponents during the league phase, four at home and four away. The 36 teams will be ranked at the end of these eight matches, with their fates decided according to the following model:

• The top eight will qualify directly for the round of 16.

• Teams finishing between ninth and 24th places will compete in a play-off.

• Those finishing between 25th and 36th place will be eliminated.

WHAT TICKET OFFERS ARE AVAILABLE?

The campaign for season tickets, which include all Ligue 1 matches as well as the four Europa League group stage matches, will continue for a few more days. Ticket information for each European match will be announced early next week.

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