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What time is the Europa League draw? UK start time, how to watch, group stage fixtures, dates and pots

Just one month on from last season’s final, the Uefa Europa League is back with teams set to learn their opponents for this season’s group stage today.

Arsenal and Leicester represent the Premier League this season, with Tottenham also in after thrashing Maccabi Haifa 7-2 on Thursday to claim their place in the tournament.

Following the late finish to last season's tournament, the competition will get underway a month later than usual, with group fixtures scheduled for October 22.

Uefa remain confident they can squeeze the full tournament into a tighter schedule.

Here's all you need to know about today's draw...

When is the Europa League draw?

The draw for the Europa League takes place today (October 2) following on from the Champions League draw, which took place on Thursday.

When does the Europa League draw start?

The ceremony will take place in Nyon, Switzerland with proceedings getting underway at 12pm BST.

Where can I watch the Europa League draw?

The draw will be streamed live via Uefa’s official website.

BT Sport also have live coverage through BT Sport 1, with their coverage beginning from 12pm BST.

Which teams are confirmed in the draw?

  • England: Leicester, Arsenal, Tottenham
  • Spain: Villarreal, Real Sociedad, Granada
  • Italy: Napoli, Roma, Inter Milan, AC Milan
  • Germany: Leverkusen, Hoffenheim
  • Greece: AEK Athens, PAOK
  • France: LOSC Lille, Nice
  • Portugal: Braga, Benfica
  • Netherlands: Feyenoord, AZ Alkmaar, PSV Eindhoven
  • Austria: Wolfsberg, Rapid Wien, LASK
  • Bulgaria: CSKA Sofia, Ludogorets
  • Russia: CSKA Moskva
  • Scotland: Celtic, Rangers
  • Serbia: Red Star Belgrade
  • Croatia: Dinamo Zagreb, Rijeka
  • Belgium: Royal Antwerp, Gent, Standard Liege
  • Ukraine: Zorya Luhansk
  • Turkey: Sivasspor
  • Poland: Lech Poznan
  • Cyprus: Omonoia
  • Azerbaijian: Qarabag
  • Czech Republic: Sparta Prague, Liberec, Slavia Prague
  • Switzerland: Young Boys
  • Romania: CFR Cluj
  • Israel: Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • Republic of Ireland: Dundalk

How will the seeding pots work?

Prior to today's draw the 48 teams set to compete in this year's tournament will be divided into four seeding pots, which will be determined by their coefficient rankings.

For example, Arsenal are leading the way in the teams already qualified, with Roma in second.

There will then be 12 groups formed, with each containing one team from each seeding tier, while no club from the same country will be drawn together.

The exact draw procedure is yet to be confirmed.

Match dates

Matchday 1: 22 October

Matchday 2: 29 October

Matchday 3: 5 November

Matchday 4: 26 November

Matchday 5: 3 December

Matchday 6: 10 December

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