Celtic’s opponents in the Europa League are now know and it’s a fairly interesting outcome which will probably get more exciting after our Champions League frustrations subside…
Celtic supporters, Kairat Almaty v Celtic, UEFA Champions League, Play-Off Round, Second Leg, Football, Almaty Central Stadium, Almaty, Kazakhstan – 26 Aug 2025Almaty Almaty Central Stadium Kazakhstan Photo Nikita Bassov/Shutterstock
Celtic will play Roma, Feyenoord, Braga, Red Star Belgrade, Sturm Graz, Midtjjylland, Utrecht and Bologna in the Europa League. The draw has just taken place in Monaco and has thrown up some decent fixtures against the likes of Roma, Feyenoord and our old friends Midtylland.
Our opponents at Celtic Park will be Roma, Braga, Sturm Graz and Utrecht while Brendan Rodgers will take his side to away matches against Feyenoord, Red Star Belgrade, Midtylland and Bologna, with the chance to face up against Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson.
Celtic’s Europa League opponents: Roma (H), Feyenoord (A), Braga (H), Red Star Belgrade (A), Sturm Graz (H), Midtjylland (A), Utrecht (H), Bologna (A).
Lewis Ferguson of Aberdeen (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
This season’s final will take place at the Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul, home of Turkish giants Besiktas. It’s a 42,590-seater on the banks of the Bosphurus and a fitting location for the showpiece event. Istanbul is a brilliant city to visit and would be extra special to see Celtic playing there! (No laughing at the back).
Fixture dates with opponent for each game will be announced on Sunday.
The matches will be played on the following dates.
Matchday 1: 24/25 September 2025
Matchday 2: 2 October 2025
Matchday 3: 23 October 2025
Matchday 4: 6 November 2025
Matchday 5: 27 November 025
Matchday 6: 11 December 2025
Matchday 7: 22 January 2026
Matchday 8: 29 January 2026
Knockout phase play-offs: 19 & 26 February 2026
Round of 16: 12 & 19 March 2026
Quarter-finals: 9 & 16 April 2026
Semi-finals: 30 April & 7 May 2026
Final: 20 May 2026 (Istanbul)
More reaction to follow.
✅ The draw is done – here are our @EuropaLeague opponents #UEL | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/quvpvbwIuf
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 29, 2025
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