2026 UEFA Europa League final: Where is it, who is involved, how ...
The 2025/26 UEFA Europa League final between Freiburg and Aston Villa will take place at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul, Türkiye.
it.uefa.comThe 2026 UEFA Europa League final is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul, Turkey. Kick-off is planned for 21:00 CET. The final will conclude the 2025–26 Europa League season, with Beşiktaş Park serving as the venue for the championship match.[3][8][9]
Key details
- Venue: Beşiktaş Park, Istanbul (the stadium known for hosting the 2019 UEFA Super Cup).[9]
- Date and time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 21:00 CET (kick-off).[8][3]
- Competition context: Final of the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League season; exact participating teams are determined through the earlier rounds and knockout stages.[8]
Examples of related context
- Beşiktaş Park has a capacity of around 40,000 and has previously hosted major UEFA matches, reinforcing its suitability for a European final.[9]
- The 2026 final is part of a tradition of UEFA naming and scheduling for the Europa League final, with the match typically decided in regular time, extra time, or penalties as needed.[3]
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