#### **The European Tour goes on!**

As Conference League winners, **Palace qualify for the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League**, the second-tier European club competition. 

Once more, the Eagles will avoid the qualifying rounds and go directly into the league phase of the tournament. 

The 36-team league phase is similar to the format used in the Conference League. However, there is one significant difference. 

In the league phase of the Europa League, each side plays eight games rather six, meaning two extra matchdays in this round.

The top eight finishers in the league table will progress directly to the Round of 16. Sides ranking 9th-24th will go into a play-off round, where the eight winners then move onto the last 16. 

Sides finishing 25th and below are eliminated. 

The knockout phase of the competition mirrors the Conference League.  

All knockout ties are contested home and away over two legs, with extra-time, and potentially a penalty shootout, taking place if the score is level on aggregate at the full-time in the second leg. 

Away goals are no longer used as a tiebreaker. The final is the only round that is played as a one-off tie at a neutral venue.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Celebration so iconic the whole team is doing it 🥶<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/UECLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UECLfinal</a> | <a href="https://x.com/CPFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CPFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/yYqsXaMKhI">pic.twitter.com/yYqsXaMKhI</a></p>&mdash; UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) <a href="https://x.com/Conf_League/status/2060104072191950894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### **Where is the Final and key dates for your diary**

So, the first date for your diary. The 2026/27 Europa League Final will take place at Waldstadion in Frankfurt, Germany on **Wednesday, 26th May 2027.** 

But before we get ahead of ourselves, let's give you the initial matchdays for the league phase games which Palace will feature in. Please note exact dates and kick-off times are still subject to confirmation. 

The draw for this round will take place on the final Friday in August. This will confirm Palace's eight league phase opponents, as well as which four fixtures will be at home and which four will be away.

- Draw for the Europa League league phase: **Friday, 28th August 2026**
- League phase matchday 1: **Wednesday, 16th / Thursday, 17th September 2026** 
- League phase matchday 2: **Thursday, 15th October 2026**
- League phase matchday 3: **Thursday, 22nd October 2026**
- League phase matchday 4: **Thursday, 5th November 2026**
- League phase matchday 5: **Thursday, 26th November 2026**
- League phase matchday 6: **Thursday, 10th December 2026**
- League phase matchday 7: **Thursday, 21st January 2027**
- League phase matchday 8: **Thursday, 28th January 2027**

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nice one lads 🥲 <a href="https://t.co/VoIlmNgKJN">pic.twitter.com/VoIlmNgKJN</a></p>&mdash; Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://x.com/CPFC/status/2060044396519903433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### **Who could Palace face in the league phase?** 

At the time of writing, the Eagles are one of 13 teams to have a confirmed spot in the 36-team league phase. 

AC Milan, Juventus, Real Sociedad, Celta Vigo, TSG Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen, Marseille, Rennes, AZ Alkmaar and Torreense will all be involved, as well as fellow Premier League sides Sunderland and Bournemouth. 

Sides from the same country can't meet in the league phase, so Palace won't face either Sunderland or Bournemouth in that round. 

The league phase draw is seeded with each team placed in one of eight pots. They will then be drawn against a team from each pot to make up their league phase schedule of eight matches.

Based on our UEFA coefficient ranking, Palace are likely to be placed in either pot 2, or pot 3. However this could change and will only be confirmed when the final 36-team line-up is known following the qualifying rounds in August.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Crystal Palace will play in the 2026/27 Europa League!<br><br>✅ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Crystal Palace secured their spot by winning the 2025/26 Conference League! <a href="https://t.co/s8bSiPrFQs">pic.twitter.com/s8bSiPrFQs</a></p>&mdash; Football Rankings (@FootRankings) <a href="https://x.com/FootRankings/status/2059741133203226920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### **How does that impact our domestic Cup competitions?** 

Due to the Eagles' participation in European football again next season, we will enter the Carabao Cup in the Third Round in September.

The FA Cup isn't impacted by Europe and all 20 Premier League clubs will enter at the Third Round stage in January.

Exact dates of these rounds are to be confirmed in due course.

#### **Which Premier League dates could be impacted?** 

Our Premier League schedule for 2026/27 will be released on **Friday, 19th June 2026 at 10:00 BST.** Once this is confirmed, our fixture list for next season will begin to take shape.

Games that take place following a Thursday Europa League league phase matchweek are likely to be moved to the Sunday, if originally scheduled for a Saturday.

However, this will be confirmed nearer the date of the fixture by the Premier League.

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After a stunning run of form, where the team won 12 of the last 14 league games, Jo Potter’s side have returned to the WSL at the first time of asking.

Season Tickets are now on general sale, and you can secure your spot for the season from just £50!

Palace fans can now look forward to the visits of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and others to South London, as the Eagles take on the best of the best.

A 26/27 Women’s Season Ticket covers all 13 home Women’s Super League games, regardless of stadium – meaning any matches at Selhurst Park are also included.

*Supporters should note that Subway Women’s League Cup and FA Cup ties are not covered by 26/27 Season Tickets.*

#### **What does a 2026/27 Women’s Season Ticket include?**

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- Priority windows for away tickets
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#### **Ticket Prices**

Seated Season Tickets will cost **£125** and Standing Season Tickets will cost **£90**.

Tickets for Men’s Season Ticket Holders are priced at **£88**, with Junior Tickets priced at **£50**.

Season Tickets are now on general sale and will remain on-sale until the week of our first home game in the WSL.

#### **26/27 Palace Women’s Season Ticket prices:**

- **Adult (Seated):** £125 
- **Adult (Standing):** £90
- **Men’s Season Ticket Holders:** £88
- **U16s:** £50

**Check out the table below for more information.**


| **NEW (From 10:00 Fri 22nd May)**               | **Season Ticket Price** | **Price per Game** |
| ----------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------ |
| Adult - Seated                                  | £125                    | £9.62              |
| Adult - Standing                                | £90                     | £6.92              |
| Junior (U16)                                    | £50                     | £3.85              |
| Concession (over 65 and 17-21) - Seated         | £90                     | £6.92              |
| Concession (over 65 and 17-21) - Standing       | £70                     | £5.38              |
| Men’s Season Ticket Holder (Seated or Standing) | £88                     | £6.77              |

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3. Click the **‘MORE INFO' button** in the **2026/27 Women's Season Ticket section.**
4. Select your seats for the season.
5. Click **‘ADD TO BASKET’** in the top-right of the screen and then follow the remaining on-screen instructions to checkout.

#### **Receiving Your Match Tickets**

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Blanchard is a young, two-footed forward capable of playing across the front line or, more regularly, as a No. 10.

Blanchard began her career aged just 16 with Liverpool, but started her time with the England youth setup the year before, and has represented the national side from Under-17-Under-19 levels.

After leaving Liverpool she joined Leicester City and then Blackburn Rovers, with whom she finished joint-top goalscorer in 21/22.

Blanchard then joined Palace in the summer of 2022 and made a strong start in South London, with four goals in 22 Championship appearances in her maiden campaign.

In 2023/24, Blanchard's brilliance shone as Palace Women claimed promotion from the Championship, the forward scoring 11 times in just 19 league games including clinical hat-tricks against both Durham and London City Lionesses.

Such form led to Blanchard not only winning both the Championship Goal and Player of the Month awards in September – as well as a nomination for the latter for November – but also the club's Player of the Month awards for October and March to boot.

At the start of Palace's first-ever top-flight season, Blanchard became our inaugural Women's Super League goalscorer, netting a brace in our first win against Leicester City – 2-0 at the King Power Stadium – in October 2024.

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To thank our loyal fans for their incredible support, we are pleased to confirm that Season Ticket prices have been frozen for existing holders on a pro-rata basis.

The total cost accounts for the two additional home fixtures and so the price-per-game remains exactly the same as last season.

After a stunning run of form, where the team won 12 of the last 14 league games, Jo Potter’s side have returned to the WSL at the first time of asking.

Palace fans can now look forward to the visits of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and others to South London, as the Eagles take on the best of the best.

A 26/27 Women’s Season Ticket covers all 13 home Women’s Super League games, regardless of stadium – meaning any matches at Selhurst Park are also included.

*Supporters should note that Subway Women’s League Cup and FA Cup ties are not covered by 26/27 Season Tickets.*

#### **Ticket Prices**

For existing holders, Seated Season Tickets will cost **£106** and Standing Season Tickets will cost **£85**.

Tickets for Men’s Season Ticket Holders are priced at **£78**, with Junior Tickets priced at **£47**.

The renewal window opens at **10:00am on Friday, 8th May** and will close at **17:00 on Thursday, 21st May**.

Renewals will be **online only until 10:00am on Monday, 11th May**.

Season Tickets will then **go on General Sale from 10:00am on Friday, 22nd May**.

#### **26/27 Palace Women’s Season Ticket Renewal prices:**

- **Adult (Seated):** £106
- **Adult (Standing):** £85
- **Men’s Season Ticket Holders:** £78
- **U16s:** £47

**Check out the tables below for more information.**


| **RENEWALS (10:00 Fri 8th May - 17:00 Thu 21st May)** | **Season Ticket Price** | **Price per Game** |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------ |
| Adult - Seated                                        | £106                    | £8.18              |
| Adult - Standing                                      | £85                     | £6.55              |
| Junior (U16)                                          | £47                     | £3.64              |
| Men’s Season Ticket Holder (Seated or Standing)       | £78                     | £6.00              |

#### **How to renew your ticket**

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2. Click the **‘My Account’ icon** in the top-right hand corner of the screen.
3. Click the notification that confirms you can renew your 26/27 Season Ticket.
4. The next page will display all the Season Ticket’s you are able to renew. You can only renew Friends and Family’s Season Tickets if you have a strong relationship registered on the ticketing system. [Click here to find out how to do this.](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/how-to-use-palace-app-and-website/)
5. Click **‘ADD TO BASKET’** in the top-right of the screen and then follow the remaining on-screen instructions to checkout.

Season Ticket Holders who wish to purchase their own seats should note that they will be **unable to change the age band** of their usual ticket.

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Crystal Palace Women enjoyed a perfect April in the Barclays Women's Super League 2, playing two and winning two.

Both games were crucial to Palace's successful promotion bid, as they beat Ipswich 1-0 at home and Sunderland 2-1 on the road.

Weerden was integral to both results, assisting Kirsty Howat in the Ipswich game before scoring away at the Stadium of Light.

She ended the WSL2 season with the most goal contributions of any player (17), and broke the single season assist record as well (10).

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