So many big events are happening during this exciting period of the season, and attention now shifts to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 playoffs as Softfootball follows closely to see the teams that will join those already through to the Round of 16.

Earlier this week, on 24th and Wednesday 25th February 2026, the UEFA Champions League playoffs were concluded, with Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid CF, Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United securing Round of 16 spots.
Here are the Europa League playoff fixtures for today, 26th February 2026 (all times in British time):
17:45
FK Crvena zvezda vs Lille OSC
17:45
Ferencvárosi TC vs PFC Ludogorets Razgrad
17:45
VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic F.C.
17:45
FC Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos F.C.
20:00
Bologna FC 1909 vs SK Brann
20:00
RC Celta de Vigo vs PAOK FC
20:00
KRC Genk vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb
20:00
Nottingham Forest F.C. vs Fenerbahçe S.K.
With crucial qualification spots at stake, another thrilling European night is expected.