Atalanta learn Conference League opponents for 2026-27 league phase
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Atalanta have been confirmed as participants in the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League league phase and now know their group of opponents following the official draw.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta’s opponents for the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League have been confirmed and Maurizio Sarri will begin his European adventure with a trip to Amsterdam to take on Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
The Europa League and Conference League draws took place on Friday afternoon. You can see how the results came through on the Football Italia Liveblog.
Read more: Europa League draw: Juventus and AC Milan opponents include Celta, Bournemouth and Sunderland BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Atalanta celebrates after the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Sassuolo at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on August 23, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Atalanta finished the 2025-26 Serie A season in seventh place, 10 points shy of Juventus in the Europa League positions, and earned themselves a spot in the Conference League qualifiers as a result.
Atalanta’s place in the Conference League was confirmed on Thursday night when Gianluca Scamacca scored the only goal of the tie in a 1-0 play-off second leg victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.
The draw took place on Friday, and Atalanta have now learned that they will take on Ajax in the Netherlands, Pafos at home, Borac away in Bosnia, Kairat Almaty at home, Riga away in Latvia and Mjallby at home in Bergamo.
Atalanta’s Conference League league phase fixtures BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: The Atalanta BC fans show their support during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Sassuolo at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on August 23, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Ajax (a)
Pafos (h)
Borac (a)
Kairat Almaty (h)
Riga (a)
Mjallby (h)
When will Conference League fixtures be played? The trophy of the UEFA Europa Conference League final football match between ACF Fiorentina and Olympiakos FC at the Aghia Sophia Stadium (AEK Arena) in Athens, Greece on May 29, 2024. (Photo by Dimitris Peristeris / SOOC / SOOC via AFP) (Photo by DIMITRIS PERISTERIS/SOOC/AFP via Getty Images) Matchday 1: 15 October 2026
Matchday 2: 22 October 2026
Matchday 3: 5 November 2026
Matchday 4: 26 November 2026
Matchday 5: 10 December 2026
Matchday 6: 17 December 2026
Full 2026-27 Conference League line-up Aarhus, Ajax, Atalanta, Borac, Braga, Brann, Brighton, Copenhagen, Crvena Zvezda, CSKA Sofia, Egnatia, Freiburg, Gent, Getafe, Hajduk Split, Hearts, Iberia Tiblisi, Inter Escaldes, Jablonec, Kairat Almaty, Kauno Zalgiris, KuPS Kuopio, Lincoln Red Imps, Lugano, Midtjylland, Mjallby, Monaco, Nordsjaelland, Pafos, Panathinaikos, Riga, Sint-Truiden, Thun, Trabzonspor, Twente, U. Craiova.
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What happened
Atalanta's place in the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League league phase has been confirmed, with the club now aware of the opponents they will face in the group stage. The draw sets the framework for Atalanta's European campaign next season, giving the Bergamo club clarity on their fixture calendar and travel commitments. While the immediate competitive impact is limited, the draw shapes Atalanta's preparation and squad planning ahead of the tournament.
Chance analysis
Conference League qualification reinforces Atalanta's status as a consistent European presence, even if the competition is the third tier of UEFA's club tournaments. Knowing their league-phase opponents this far out allows the club to plan pre-season scheduling, scouting and potential recruitment with European football in mind. For Atalanta, a strong Conference League run remains a realistic path to silverware and a boost to their growing reputation on the continental stage.
Atalanta gain early certainty on their 2026-27 European schedule, with neutral immediate sporting impact but planning implications for squad management.