Europa League Draw: Marseille, Rennes, and Lyon Discover Opponents

The draw for the 2026/2027 Europa League and Conference League is set to reveal the paths for four French clubs. In the Europa League, Olympique Marseille, Stade Rennais, and Olympique Lyonnais will discover their opponents in the group stage. AS Monaco will represent France in the Conference League.

The draw ceremony, held in Monaco, will determine the matchups for the upcoming season. Teams are seeded into different pots based on their UEFA coefficients. Marseille and Lyon, both in Pot 1, face potentially challenging draws against strong European contenders. Rennes, placed in Pot 2, will also be looking to navigate a competitive group.

The Europa League group stage is scheduled to commence with the first matchday on September 16 and 17, 2026. Subsequent matchdays will follow throughout October, November, and December 2026, with the final group stage matches concluding on December 10, 2026. The knockout stages will begin in January 2027.

Fans and clubs alike will be keenly watching to see the pairings, which will shape the early part of the European campaigns for these French sides. The draw will set the stage for exciting clashes and potential upsets as teams vie for progression in Europe's second-tier club competition.