Premier League to feature nine teams across Champions, Europa, and Conference Leagues in 2025/26

The 2025/26 European season will see a record nine Premier League clubs competing across UEFA's top three tournaments, highlighting the league's dominance. This includes Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, and Chelsea in the Champions League, Crystal Palace in the Europa League, and Nottingham Forest in the Conference League.

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Sky Sports
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Sources: Sky Sports
The Premier League will be prominently represented in European competitions during the 2025/26 season, with a total of nine teams qualifying across the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

Liverpool, having secured the league title, and Arsenal, who clinched their Champions League spot before the final day, will lead the charge in Europe's premier club competition. Manchester City and Chelsea also secured Champions League qualification, finishing third and fourth respectively.

Crystal Palace, as FA Cup winners, earned a place in the Europa League, joining other Premier League sides in the second-tier European competition.

Nottingham Forest, despite their efforts to qualify for the Champions League, will compete in the Conference League after a crucial defeat to Chelsea on the final day of the season.

"In total, the Premier League will have NINE teams in Europe for the 2025/26 season," highlighting the league's strong presence across all three UEFA competitions.

This broad representation underscores the Premier League's depth and competitiveness, ensuring fans will see their clubs competing on multiple European fronts next season.
Sources: Sky Sports
The Premier League will have nine teams competing across the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League in the 2025/26 season. Liverpool and Arsenal secured Champions League spots, Crystal Palace qualified for the Europa League, and Nottingham Forest will play in the Conference League after missing out on higher-tier competitions.
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In total, the Premier League will have nine teams in Europe for the 2025/26 season.
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Key Facts
  • Liverpool secured a Champions League place as league winners for the 2025/26 season.Sky Sports
  • Arsenal secured their Champions League spot ahead of the final day of the season.Sky Sports
  • Manchester City finished third, securing qualification for the Champions League.Sky Sports
  • Chelsea finished fourth, also qualifying for the Champions League after beating Nottingham Forest.Sky Sports
  • Crystal Palace qualified for the Europa League as FA Cup winners.Sky Sports
  • Nottingham Forest missed out on both the Champions League and Europa League, settling for the Conference League after losing to Chelsea.Sky Sports
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of Premier League teams in European competitions for 2025/26
9 teams
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Points difference between Manchester City and Arsenal
3 points
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Points difference between Manchester City and Chelsea
2 points
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