Ajax and FC Twente will make their Conference League debut on 10/15/2026, marking the start of their European campaign. The two Dutch clubs secured their spots in the competition's group stage through the qualifying rounds. In contrast to PSV, Feyenoord, NEC, and AZ, who have already played in the Conference League, Ajax and FC Twente will begin their journey in the competition later than the Champions League and Europa League.
Ajax will kick off their Conference League campaign with an away match against Hajduk Split in Croatia on 10/15/2026 at 18:45. The Croatian club also secured a spot in the group stage through the qualifying rounds. Meanwhile, FC Twente will host FC Thun from Switzerland at De Grolsch Veste on the same day at 21:00. The Conference League's group stage will start later than the Champions League and Europa League, which began in September.
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