Latest News About 2026 Uefa Conference League Final

The latest update is that the 2026 UEFA Conference League final is set for 27 May 2026 at Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig, Germany, and the semi-finalists are now Shakhtar Donetsk, Crystal Palace, Rayo Vallecano, and Strasbourg. The semi-final first legs are scheduled for 30 April, with the second legs on 7 May.[1][3][8]

What’s new

UEFA’s latest Conference League coverage says the semi-final matchups are Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano vs Strasbourg. The winners will meet in Leipzig for the final on 27 May 2026. UEFA also notes that the winner qualifies for the 2026/27 Europa League league phase if they have not already qualified domestically.[3][1]

Why it matters

Crystal Palace’s run is drawing attention because it would be a major milestone in their first European campaign, and reports say they reached the semi-finals after a 4-2 aggregate win over Fiorentina. Leipzig Stadium, the final venue, has a capacity of about 47,000 and previously hosted matches at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO 2024.[4][6][1][3]

Current schedule

• 30 April: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace; Rayo Vallecano vs Strasbourg.[1]
• 7 May: Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk; Strasbourg vs Rayo Vallecano.[1]
• 27 May: Final in Leipzig.[3]

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