The victors of the 2022/23 Europa League are yet to be crowned, but we're already looking ahead to what next season's competition has in store.
The addition of the Europa Conference League to UEFA's calendar has brought about new life to the Champions League's baby brother, with the Europa League only growing in prestige. The latest iteration of the competition saw the likes of Barcelona, Man Utd, Arsenal, and Juventus compete in the knockout phase, while perennial victors Sevilla and Jose Mourinho's Roma will duel in the final on 31 May.
With the domestic seasons drawing to a close across the continent, a picture is starting to manifest of which clubs will be competing in the 2023/24 Europa League. There's still plenty to be decided, however.
Nevertheless, here are all the confirmed teams for next season's competition, as well as what pots they'll be in for the group stage draw.
2023/24 Europa League confirmed teams
As it stands, just two teams are confirmed entrants into the 2023/24 Europa League.
Sporting CP have finished fourth in the Primeira Liga and will compete in next season's competition, as will French Cup winners Toulouse. The picture will become much clearer by the end of the month as Europe's top domestic leagues come to a close.
The winners of the Europa Conference League final between Fiorentina and West Ham will also automatically qualify.
2023/24 Europa League confirmed play-off teams
Those that don't qualify for the 2023/24 Europa League group stages automatically will make their way through the play-offs which begin on 10 August 2023 and conclude on 31 August 2023.
Slavia Prague have already been confirmed as one of the teams competing in the third qualifying round, while LASK and Antwerp will take part in the play-offs - the final qualifying round before the group stages.
When is the 2023/24 Europa League group stage draw?
The 2023/24 Europa League group stage draw will take place following the conclusion of the play-offs on 1 September 2023.
2023/24 Europa League group stage pots
Pot 1
Team |
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Fiorentina or West Ham |
2022/23 Premier League fifth place or FA Cup winners |
Pots 1, 2, 3 or 4
Team |
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Sporting CP |
2022/23 Premier League sixth place |
2022/23 La Liga fifth place |
2022/23 La Liga sixth place |
2022/23 Serie A fifth place |
2022/23 Coppa Italia winners |
2022/23 Bundesliga fifth place |
2022/23 DFB-Pokal winners |
2022/23 Ligue 1 fourth place |
4 losers of the Champions League third qualifying round (League Path) |
4 losers of the Champions League play-off round (Champions Path) |
2 losers of the Champions League play-off round (League Path) |
10 winners of the play-off round |
Pots 2,3 or 4
Team |
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Toulouse |
When is the 2023/24 Europa League final?
The 2023/24 Europa League final has been scheduled for 22 May, 2024. The Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland will play host to the competition's showpiece event.
