When is the Europa League knockout phase play-off draw? The 2025/26 Europa League knockout phase play-off draw starts at 12pm GMT on Friday 30 January, in Nyon, Switzerland. Which teams are in the Europa League knockout phase play-off draw? There are 16 teams in the Europa League knockout phase play-off draw, including two-thirds of the remaining British contingent. Brann (Norway)How will the Europa League knockout phase play-off draw work?