Overview

• The draw was held on 29 August at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, confirming the league-phase schedule and matchups.
• Crystal Palace will face AZ Alkmaar (home), Dynamo Kyiv (away), Kups Kuopio (home), Strasbourg (away), AEK Larnaca (home) and Shelbourne (away).
• League-phase matchdays are set for 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec and 18 Dec 2025 under UEFA’s 36-team format with six fixtures per club.
• The knockout calendar features play-offs on 19 and 26 Feb 2026, round of 16 on 12 and 19 Mar, quarter-finals on 9 and 16 Apr, semi-finals on 30 Apr and 7 May, and the final on 27 May 2026.
• Crystal Palace compete in the Conference League after a UEFA multi-club ownership ruling, with a CAS appeal unsuccessful.