UEFA relocates Conference League match due to protests in Tirana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:54 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
UEFA has moved the Europa Conference League game between Egnatia and Midtjylland from Tirana to Elbasan amid ongoing anti-government protests in Albania's capital. The match is set to start at 6:45 p.m. local time. Protests against Prime Minister Edi Rama's government, fueled by allegations of corruption, have persisted for three days. Elbasan is located approximately 35 kilometers from Tirana, where fan participation is still permitted at the Elbasan Arena.
- •Egnatia will host Midtjylland in Elbasan instead of Tirana.
- •The match kicks off at 6:45 p.m. local time.
- •Ongoing protests are directed against Prime Minister Edi Rama's government.
- •Protests have lasted for three days, citing corruption issues.
- •Elbasan Arena can still allow fans for the relocated match.
- 9:54 AMYahoo Sports — Anti-government protests force Conference League game to be moved out of Albanian capital Tirana
"TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Anti-government student protests in Albania’s capital Tirana have pushed UEFA to move a Europa Conference League game out of the city.UEFA said in a statement that Egnatia would now host Midtjylland in Elbasan later on Thursday after “discussions with local authorities in light of the ongoing protests in Tirana.
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