The draws for the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League knockout stage and promotion/relegation play-offs were held on Friday, 22 November 2024, in Nyon, Switzerland. This eagerly anticipated event has set the stage for high-stakes battles across Europe, with elite teams vying for the title and others fighting for promotion or survival in their respective leagues.
League C/D Play-Offs: March 2026
The first draw determined the League C/D play-offs, featuring the two best fourth-placed teams from League C against two runners-up from League D. Malta will face Luxembourg in the first legs will be played on Thursday, 26 March 2026, with the second legs following on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. These ties will decide which teams secure spots in League C for the next campaign.
Fixtures:
- Gibraltar vs. Latvia
- Malta vs. Luxembourg
League B/C Play-Offs: March 2025
The second draw focused on the League B/C play-offs, with League B’s third-placed teams facing League C’s runners-up. The stakes are high, as winners will secure League B status for the next Nations League cycle.
Fixtures:
- Kosovo vs. Iceland
- Bulgaria vs. Republic of Ireland
- Armenia vs. Georgia
- Slovakia vs. Slovenia
These ties will take place on Thursday, 20 March, and Sunday, 23 March 2025.
League A/B Play-Offs: March 2025
The third draw determined League A/B play-offs, featuring the third-placed teams from League A against the runners-up from League B. The winners will remain in League A, while the losers face relegation.
Fixtures:
- Türkiye vs. Hungary
- Ukraine vs. Belgium
- Austria vs. Serbia
- Greece vs. Scotland
The first and second legs are also scheduled for 20 and 23 March 2025, respectively.
League A Knockout Stage: March and June 2025
The final draw decided the quarter-final matchups and semi-final pathways for League A, where Europe’s top football nations compete for the UEFA Nations League title.
Quarter-Final Fixtures (20 and 23 March 2025):
- Netherlands vs. Spain
- Croatia vs. France
- Denmark vs. Portugal
- Italy vs. Germany
Semi-Final Pairings (4 and 5 June 2025):
- Italy/Germany vs. Denmark/Portugal
- Netherlands/Spain vs. Croatia/France
The semi-final winners will meet in the final on Sunday, 8 June 2025, while the third-place play-off will take place earlier on the same day.
The UEFA Nations League continues to provide a competitive platform for Europe’s national teams. For those in League A, the focus is on claiming the title and national pride, while lower-league teams battle to secure promotions or avoid relegation.
With top-tier matchups like Italy vs. Germany and Croatia vs. France in the quarter-finals, alongside intense play-offs, the coming months promise excitement for football fans across the continent. The countdown to March 2025 begins as teams prepare to fight for their futures on Europe’s grandest stage.
