Palace in Europe: The UEFA Conference League explainedCrystal Palace enters its first European competition since 1998, facing Fredrikstad in the UEFA Conference League. This third-tier tournament, started in 2021, offers Europa League qualification to the winner. 36 teams compete in a league phase, followed by a knockout stage culminating in a final in Leipzig, Germany on May 27, 2026. Palace needs an aggregate win to advance.
