description UEFA Conference League Overview
The UEFA Conference League is UEFA's third-tier annual club football competition, introduced in the 2021–22 season. It sits below the Champions League and Europa League in UEFA's competition hierarchy, giving clubs from smaller European associations greater access to continental competition. The winner earns direct qualification to the Europa League the following season.
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When did the UEFA Conference League begin?
The competition began in the 2021-22 season under the name UEFA Europa Conference League. It was introduced as UEFA’s third annual men’s club competition. [UEFA competition overview](https://www.uefa.com/news/0264-10fe90612aa3-37b2bc77f89e-1000--europa-conference-league-lowdown/)
Where does the Conference League rank among UEFA club competitions?
It sits below the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League in the men’s European club hierarchy. Its purpose is to give clubs from smaller football associations more opportunities to play continental matches.
What is the Conference League format from 2024-25 onward?
The competition adopted UEFA’s league-phase format, with the top eight teams advancing directly to the knockout stage. Teams finishing ninth through 24th enter a two-legged knockout play-off for places in the last 16.
How is the Conference League different from the Europa League?
The Conference League is a lower-ranked UEFA competition with a broader route for clubs from smaller associations to qualify. The Europa League remains the second-tier tournament, while the Conference League occupies the third tier.
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