Overview
- The fixture is confirmed for Thursday, October 15, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 BST at the American Express Stadium.
- Brighton enter as favourites after a four-game winning run in all competitions and a top domestic start following their play-off win over Tromsø to reach the League Phase.
- Manager Fabian Hürzeler confirmed Pascal Struijk will miss the game with injury and named several other regulars as sidelined, which increases the likelihood of rotation ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby with Crystal Palace.
- Kauno Žalgiris make their first appearance in the main stage of a UEFA competition after dropping from Champions League and Europa League qualifying and they arrive buoyed by recent domestic form and a Lithuanian Cup win.
- Live coverage listings differ across outlets, with TNT Sports, Paramount+, HBO Max and Sky-related streams all cited, so viewers should check local providers for the correct broadcast and streaming option.