All about the Conference League Draw: Ajax and FC Twente
August 29, 2026 ·
Ajax and FC Twente have already secured places in the European Conference League, and the draw for the group stage will take place on August 28 in Monaco.
All about the Conference League Draw: Ajax and FC Twente
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Background
Ajax and FC Twente, as representatives of the Netherlands, will try to show their best performance in the European Conference League. With rich experience and history, these two clubs are expected to provide impressive performances in the group phase.
Why this is important
The participation of Ajax and FC Twente in the European Conference League shows the strength of Dutch football on the European stage. With these two big clubs participating, it is hoped that they can make a significant contribution to the reputation of the European Football Conference League and attract the attention of more fans and sponsors.
Main Points
- All about the Conference League Draw: Ajax and FC Twente.
- Ajax and FC Twente have secured places in the Europa Conference League, and the draw for the group stage will take place on August 28 in Monaco.
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Ajax and FC Twente, two big clubs from the Netherlands, have confirmed their places in the group phase of the European Conference League. Both will be immediately entered into the draw which will be held on Friday, August 28. In this article, we will discuss everything regarding the European Conference League group stage draw.
The draw for the group stages of the European Conference League will take place at the same time as the draw for the Europa League. Both are scheduled for Friday, August 28, at 13.00 local time, one day after the list of participants in the European Conference League is announced. The location for the draw will take place in Monaco, specifically at the Grimaldi Forum, which has also been the venue for draws in the past.
Ajax and FC Twente will face a number of possible opponents in this draw. Some of the teams that may be faced include AS Monaco, Atalanta, FC Copenhagen, SC Braga, SC Freiburg, Brighton & Hove Albion, and many more. In total, there are 36 teams which will be divided into six pots based on their respective club coefficients. Each club will be drawn against one team from each pot.
Each team will play three home games and three away games in the group phase. It is important to note that teams from the same country cannot meet each other in the group phase. The draw process will be carried out live, where one club will be drawn and then the computer will match it against six different opponents.
The format of the European Conference League is slightly different compared to the Europa League and Champions League. In this third European tournament, clubs will play six matches in the group phase, and the points earned will be counted in one big standings with all 36 clubs. Teams in positions 1 to 8 will immediately qualify for the round of 16, while teams in positions 9 to 24 will compete in the play-off round. Unfortunately, for teams in positions 25 to 36, their journey in Europe will end in the group phase.
This draw can be watched live on UEFA.com and on the UEFA app. In addition, live broadcasts can also be seen on Ziggo Sport 1 with Dutch language commentators. The broadcast will start at around 12.30 local time, giving fans the opportunity to see firsthand who Ajax and FC Twente will face in the group stages of the European Conference League.
What happened next
The European Conference League group stage draw will take place on August 28 in Monaco, where Ajax and FC Twente will find out their opponents. Each club will try to take advantage of this opportunity to go further in the competition, in the hope of competing against strong teams such as AS Monaco and Atalanta.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Ajax and FC Twente?
Ajax and FC Twente have confirmed their places in the group stages of the European Conference League.
Who confirmed the participation of Ajax and FC Twente?
Ajax and FC Twente's participation in the group phase of the European Conference League has been confirmed by both clubs.
Why is the European Conference League group stage draw being held now?
The draw for the group phase was held after the list of participants in the European Conference League was announced.
What are the changes in the format of the European Conference League compared to the Europa League?
The format of the European Conference League is different because clubs will play six matches in the group phase.
When will the draw for the European Conference League group stage take place?
The European Conference League group stage draw will take place on Friday, August 28, at 13.00 local time.
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