How Many Days Until the Europa League Final?
The UEFA Europa League Final 2025 is scheduled around Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
About the UEFA Europa League Final
The UEFA Europa League Final is the concluding match of the UEFA Europa League, Europe's secondary club football tournament organized by UEFA. It is contested by clubs that qualify based on their performance in national leagues and cup competitions. The final is played as a single match at a neutral venue.
Europe's Second Major Club Final
The Europa League Trophy
The winners lift the heavy silver trophy, one of the largest awarded by UEFA, and earn a spot in the next season's UEFA Champions League group stage.
Wide Representation
The competition features a diverse range of clubs from across UEFA's member associations, offering a path to European glory.
Midweek Final
The final is traditionally held on a Wednesday evening in mid-to-late May, preceding the Champions League final.
Champions League Qualification
Winning the Europa League provides a significant prize: direct entry into the lucrative group stage of the next season's Champions League.
History of the UEFA Cup / Europa League
The competition began in 1971 as the UEFA Cup, replacing the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. It was initially a straight knockout tournament. In 2009, it was rebranded as the UEFA Europa League, incorporating a group stage similar to the Champions League and absorbing the former UEFA Cup Winners' Cup entrants. Sevilla FC holds the record for the most titles.
The Final Match
Similar to the Champions League final, the Europa League final is a single match at a pre-determined neutral venue. If the match is tied after 90 minutes, extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out are used to determine the winner. The final offers clubs a chance to win a major European trophy and secure a coveted Champions League spot.