The draw for the League Phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Conference League took place on Friday 28 August at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, determining FC Lugano’s six opponents in their European campaign.
Placed in pot three, the bianconeri will face one team from each of the six pots making up the draw. The League Phase consists of six matches against six different opponents, with three to be played at home and three away.
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LUGANO’S SIX OPPONENTS The draw has produced the following fixtures:
At home at the Lugano Arena
- FC Lugano – FK Crvena Zvezda (SER)
- FC Lugano – K. Sint-Truidense VV (BEL)
- FC Lugano – FK Kauno Žalgiris (LIT)
Away
- FC Copenhagen (DEN) – FC Lugano
- Getafe CF (SPA) – FC Lugano
- FK Jablonec (CZE) – FC Lugano
For UEFA competitions, the bianconeri’s home ground is known as the Lugano Arena, without the commercial naming rights used in domestic competitions, in accordance with UEFA regulations on commercial rights.
The 36 participating teams will be placed in a single table at the end of the six matchdays. The top eight will qualify directly for the round of 16, whilst the teams ranked 9th to 24th will compete in the knockout-stage play-offs.
FIXED
SCHEDULE The draw has determined FC Lugano’s six opponents and established which matches will be played at home and which away.
The official fixture list, including the order of the matches, dates and kick-off times for each game, will be announced by UEFA in the coming days.
PACKAGE FOR THE THREE HOME
MATCHES To support the bianconeri in their three European fixtures at the Lugano Arena, fans will be able to purchase a package valid for all three home matches in the League Phase.
All information regarding the sale of the packages, how to purchase them and the timetable will be announced next week, once the fixture list has been officially confirmed.
MATTIA CROCI-TORTI’S COMMENTS ON THE DRAW: