UEFA · Continental Tier 3

Conference League

In US-sports termsEurope's third-tier tournament — like a smaller-conference tournament that still punches a real ticket to the big dance for teams that would otherwise never get one.

What it is

The newest UEFA competition (2021), created so clubs from smaller nations actually get deep European runs instead of getting flattened in August qualifiers.

How you get in

Lower league finishes and cup winners across Europe. England's designated ticket: the Carabao Cup winner (or the cascade).

What it feeds

Winner → Europa League next season. Each UEFA tier's winner climbs one rung.

Easy to dismiss until your club is in it — then it's the best thing ever. Ask West Ham fans about 2023.

See it on the England map →See it on the Spain map →See it on the Germany map →See it on the Italy map →See it on the France map →See it on the UEFA map →Translate the jargon →