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Europa League draw set for 12pm BST with several notable teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Europa League draw set for 12pm BST with several notable teams

Summary

The Europa League draw will take place at 12pm BST on August 28, featuring teams like Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and Celtic. Bournemouth qualifies for Europe for the first time, while Sunderland returns to continental competition after a long absence. Crystal Palace, coming off a previous Conference League victory, aims for further glory. Celtic, having fallen from the Champions League, will participate in the Europa League. The draw will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max, determining the matchups for the initial phase of the tournament.

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Key Details

•Europa League draw begins at 12pm BST on August 28
•Bournemouth qualifies for Europe for the first time
•Sunderland returns to European competition since 1974
•Crystal Palace seeks more European success after last season's win
•Celtic drops to Europa League after Champions League match failure

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What they're saying

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Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Celtic are in Europa League action, while Brighton and Hearts are involved in the Conference League
— Yahoo Sports

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