You've never heard of UEFA's newest tournament? You're not the only one.
UEFA's Conference League is a new tournament for the 2021-22 season. It replaces the old UEFA Cup and Europa League 2. The Conference League is open to teams from all 55 UEFA member associations, and it will feature a group stage followed by a knockout round. The winner of the Conference League will qualify for the Europa League.
The Conference League makes its debut on August 5th with a preliminary round. The group stage will begin on September 16th, and the final will be held on May 25th in Tirana, Albania.
The Conference League is a welcome addition to UEFA's club competition lineup. It will give more teams a chance to compete in European competition, and it will provide a pathway for teams from smaller countries to reach the Europa League.
Here are some of the things you need to know about the Conference League: