It might feel like only yesterday that Tottenham lifted the Europa League title, but the 2025/26 campaign has already begun with qualification underway.
As a result of winning the trophy, Spurs qualified for the Champions League, but there are still plenty of big sides in the mix this year.
The Sporting News takes a look at the best odds and tips for this season's Europa League.
Europa League 2025/26 winner odds, favourites and predictions
Odds for the new season's Europa League are not available yet given qualifiers are still ongoing, but we can take a look at some of the expected favourites to lift the trophy.
Aston Villa
Villa missed out on Champions League qualification on the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League, but look primed for a run at the Europa League, especially with four-time winner Unai Emery at the helm.
Nottingham Forest
Likewise, Forest's push for the Champions League went to the final day, and they are only in the Europa League due to the UEFA ruling on Crystal Palace. It's their first time in continental action in 30 years, and they will be looking to make an impact.
Roma
Gian Piero Gasperini is now in charge at the Stadio Olimpico, and will be aiming to repeat his 2024 Atalanta success with his new side. With Evan Ferguson among the new arrivals in the Eternal City, they look a good bet to go far.
Lyon
The Ligue 1 side were relegated for financial concerns before being reinstated, leading to Palace being demoted to the Europa Conference League as a result of an ownership overlap, so it's been quite a journey already.
Porto
Winners under Jose Mourinho in 2003 and Andre Villas-Boas in 2011, the Portuguese giants have the kind of European pedigree that should make them a smart bet to contend for the title.
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Europa League 2025/26 round dates
- Third qualifying round: August, 7 & August, 14
- Play-offs: August, 21 & August, 28
- Group stage: September, 24 - January, 29
- Knockout phase play-offs: February, 19 & February, 26
- Round of 16: March, 12 & March, 19
- Quarter-finals: April, 9 & April, 16
- Semi-finals: April, 30 & May, 7
- Final: May, 20
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Who are the most successful sides in Europa League history?
Including the UEFA Cup years (1971-2009), Europa League specialists Sevilla are the most successful side in tournament history with seven titles to their name.
| Club | Winners | Years Won |
| Sevilla | 7 | 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2023 |
| Liverpool | 3 | 1973, 1976, 2001 |
| Tottenham | 3 | 1972, 1984, 2025 |
| Inter Milan | 3 | 1991, 1994, 1998 |
| Juventus | 3 | 1977, 1990, 1993 |
| Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2010, 2012, 2018 |
When and where is the Europa League final 2025/26?
This season's Europa League final is due to take place on Wednesday, May 20.
The Besiktas Stadium in Istanbul will be the venue for the showpiece event.