The Europa League is the biggest major European trophy available to clubs across the continent who did not qualify for the UEFA Champions League. While it may not be in the same category as the Champions League, the Europa League is still an important competition and, crucially, can earn a team Champions League status if they go all the way. From the Premier League, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will be competing in the Europa League in 2024/25 as the tournament begins a new era, following in the footsteps of the expanded Champions League.
Europa League Final 2025 Details
Date and Time
The 2024/25 Europa League final will take place on May 21, 2025. There is not yet a confirmed kickoff time, but the fixture usually takes place at 9 p.m. CEST, which is 3 p.m. ET.
Venue
The final will be held at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. It is the home of La Liga side Athletic Club. The stadium has a capacity of over 50,000 and opened in September 2013, replacing the original San Mames that had hosted Athletic since 1913. The new San Mames held its first major final last season as it hosted the 2024 UEFA Women's Champions League showpiece, where Barcelona beat Lyon 2-0.
Future Europa League Final Venues
Here is where the next three finals of this competition are going to be held:
- 2026: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Johan Cruyff Arena)
- 2027: Dublin, Ireland (Aviva Stadium)
- 2028: Budapest, Hungary (Puskás Aréna)
Europa League History
The Europa League has been dominated by Spanish side Sevilla this century as they've won the trophy on seven occasions and have never lost a final. Their most recent triumph came on penalties in the 2023 final, when they faced Jose Mourinho's Roma. After Sevilla, four teams have won the competition on three occasions: Inter Milan, Liverpool, Juventus and Atletico Madrid.
2024 Europa League Final Recap
Bayer Leverkusen were defeated by Atalanta 3-0 in the 2024 final, held in Dublin. It was the Italian side's first significant trophy since 1963 and proved to be Leverkusen's only competitive defeat in all competitions throughout the season.
What to Expect in the 2025 Final
The 2025 Europa League final promises to be an exciting affair. With top teams from across Europe competing for the title, it's sure to be a thrilling and competitive match. The atmosphere in Bilbao is expected to be electric, with fans from all over the world converging on the city to witness the spectacle. It will be a night of footballing drama and celebration, and one that fans will not want to miss.
The Europa League is a great opportunity for clubs to showcase their talent and compete for a major European trophy. The 2025 final in Bilbao is set to be a memorable event, and we can't wait to see who will lift the trophy.
