Europa League Final 2024/2025: Bilbao's San Mamés to Host

Get the latest details on the 2024/2025 UEFA Europa League draw, final, including date, time, and venue.

UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Draw Revealed

The 2024/25 UEFA Europa League draw has been completed, determining the matchups for the Round of 16. The top eight teams from the league phase earned automatic berths and were seeded accordingly.

The seeded teams will face their respective opponents in the next round, with the higher seed hosting the second leg. Notable matchups include Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad and Roma vs. Athletic.

UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Matchups and Draw Details

The UEFA Europa League Round of 16 draw has been completed, revealing the following matchups:

1. Lazio vs Plzen (16th)
2. Athletic Club vs AS Roma (15th)
3. Manchester United vs Real Sociedad (13th)
4. Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar (19th)
5. Frankfurt vs Ajax (12th)
6. Lyon vs FCSB (11th)
7. Olympiacos vs Bodo/Glimt (9th)
8. Rangers vs Fenerbahce (24th)

Additionally, a draw was conducted to determine the home teams for the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition.

New UEFA Europa League 24/25 Draw Format Explained

The UEFA Europa League has undergone significant changes this season, replacing the traditional 32-team group phase with a new 36-team league format. In this format, each team plays eight games, with the top eight teams automatically qualifying for the Round of 16. The bottom 12 teams are eliminated, while teams finishing between ninth and 24th enter a playoff round to determine the remaining eight teams that will advance to the knockout phase.

The Round of 16 proceeds with seeded teams facing unseeded teams, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and ultimately the final. This new format brings a fresh dynamic to the competition, with more teams competing in the league phase and a new playoff round adding an extra layer of excitement.

Upcoming UEFA Europa League Knockout Games Schedule

The UEFA Europa League knockout phase is just around the corner. 

These round of 16 ties 🤤#UELdraw | #UEL pic.twitter.com/Nfm0ZxNrmF

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 21, 2025

Here are the key dates to mark in your calendar:

• Round of 16: March 6th (first leg) and March 13th (second leg)
• Quarter-finals: April 10th (first leg) and April 17th (second leg)
• Semi-finals: May 1st (first leg) and May 8th (second leg)
• The Final: May 21st in Bilbao

2024/2025 UEFA Europa League Final Details

The 2024/2025 UEFA Europa League final is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 21st, at 21:00 CET in Bilbao, Spain. Specifically, the match will be held at San Mamés Stadium, the home of Athletic Club, which has previously hosted the 2024 UEFA Women's Champions League final.

The road to Bilbao 🤩#UELdraw | #UEL pic.twitter.com/0MfdMuQFel

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 21, 2025