All you need to know about the 2025/26 Europa LeagueAston Villa returns to European football in the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League, bypassing qualifying rounds for the first time since 2009. Thirteen teams, including two from England, have already qualified for the league phase starting September 24th. The final is scheduled for May 20th in Istanbul. This marks Villa’s third consecutive European season and first group stage appearance since the UEFA Cup rebrand.
