Sky Sports will be the exclusive UK broadcaster of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League from the 2027/28 season. All 342 matches across both competitions will be shown on Sky Sports for four seasons from summer 2027.
Sky says its extensive football coverage — including the Premier League, EFL, WSL and SPFL — means viewers will often be able to watch football seven nights a week.
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Jonathan Licht, Sky’s chief sports officer, said: “I’m proud that we’re able to bring European football competitions back to Sky customers. The UEFA Europa League and Conference League have delivered some of the most exciting European stories in recent years, with English clubs consistently performing strongly and lifting trophies.
“This partnership is made possible by the strength of our business model and brand as the home of sport in the UK. Alongside the Premier League, EFL, SPFL, WSL and more, fans will now regularly enjoy domestic or European football every day of the week during the season on Sky Sports.”
Image: Heung-Min Son lifts the Europa League trophy as Tottenham players celebrate — Tottenham beat Manchester United in the Europa League final last season
Sky promotes itself as the unrivalled home of football in the UK and Ireland, offering more games than any other platform. Current seasonal offerings cited by Sky include at least 215 Premier League matches, over 1,000 EFL matches, up to 60 SPFL games, 118 WSL fixtures and action from the Bundesliga.
Sky reports expanded football coverage has driven growth: Premier League viewing hours are up 20% year-on-year, the Women’s Super League is up 22%, and viewing among women is up 14% year-on-year.
Image: Declan Rice and David Moyes celebrate West Ham’s Conference League win in 2023 — West Ham won the Conference League in 2023
The year has seen record audiences and landmark sporting moments on Sky Sports, including its most-watched weekend (September 27/28) and most-watched Sunday (April 13), along with record audiences for the Ryder Cup, The Open, The Masters, the ICC Women’s World Cup, Grand Slam and World Grand Prix darts, and multiple Formula 1 races. The US Open men’s final achieved a record viewing peak since tennis returned to Sky in 2023.
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In Italy, Sky has extended its UEFA partnership with exclusive rights for 185 of 203 Champions League matches and all 342 matches from the Europa League and Conference League.
Image: Rangers drew 1-1 before losing on penalties to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League final — Rangers reached the Europa League final in 2022
Who has won the Europa and Conference Leagues in recent years?
Europa League
2024/25: Tottenham Hotspur
UK/Irish participants that season: Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Rangers, Kilmarnock, The New Saints, Hearts, Shamrock Rovers
2023/24: Atalanta
UK/Irish participants that season: Liverpool, West Ham, Brighton, Rangers, Aberdeen
2022/23: Sevilla
UK/Irish participants that season: Arsenal, Manchester United, Hearts, Linfield, Shamrock Rovers
2021/22: Eintracht Frankfurt
UK/Irish participants that season: Leicester City, West Ham, Rangers, St Johnstone, Celtic
2020/21: Villarreal
UK/Irish participants that season: Manchester United, Arsenal, Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Celtic, Rangers, Motherwell, Aberdeen, Bala Town, Barry Town United, Glentoran, Coleraine, The New Saints, Connah’s Quay Nomads, Dundalk
Conference League
2024/25: Chelsea
UK/Irish participants that season: Chelsea, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Larne, St Mirren, Cliftonville, Linfield, Crusaders, Bala Town, Connah’s Quay, Caernarfon Town, Derry City, Shelbourne, St Patrick’s Athletic
2023/24: Olympiakos
UK/Irish participants that season: Aberdeen, Aston Villa, Hearts, Larne, The New Saints, Hibernian, Linfield, Glentoran, Dundalk FC, Derry City, St Patrick’s Athletic, Shamrock Rovers
2022/23: West Ham
UK/Irish participants that season: Hearts, Linfield, West Ham, Dundee United, The New Saints, Motherwell, Cliftonville, Larne, Sligo Rovers, St Patrick’s Athletic, Shamrock Rovers