UEFA’s third-tier club competition โ and remarkably, London’s hunting ground. English clubs have won 3 of the 5 editions ever played, two of them London sides.
The UEFA Conference League launched in 2021/22 as Europe’s third-tier men’s club competition, sitting beneath the Champions League and Europa League. It gives a wider range of domestic clubs a realistic route to continental silverware.
No city has made the most of that opportunity quite like London. Of the five editions played so far, three have been won by English clubs โ and two of those three were London sides.
๐ London’s Conference League roll of honour
2022/23:West Ham United beat Fiorentina in the final. 2024/25: Chelsea beat Real Betis 4-1, completing the full set of UEFA’s major club trophies. 2025/26: Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig for their first-ever European trophy, becoming the third English club to win the competition.
London-hosted fixtures are typically staged at London Stadium and Selhurst Park, depending which club is participating that season.
Tickets & Matchday Demand
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More accessible than the Champions League
Group-stage tickets are generally easy to find, appealing to families, tourists and casual fans wanting a European football experience. Demand rises sharply from the quarter-final stage onwards, when silverware becomes realistic.
Why It Matters
The Conference League has proven it isn’t a consolation tournament โ three of London’s clubs have now lifted it, each describing the run as transformative. For supporters, it brings unfamiliar opponents, new away trips and a genuine, realistic shot at a major trophy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which London clubs have won the Conference League?
West Ham United (2022/23), Chelsea (2024/25) and Crystal Palace (2025/26) โ three of the competition’s five editions ever played.
What did winning the Conference League mean for Crystal Palace?
It was Crystal Palace’s first-ever European trophy, won in their debut continental campaign โ only the second club in the competition’s history to do so.
Are Conference League tickets easy to get in London?
Yes, particularly during the group stage โ significantly more accessible than Champions League pricing. Knockout rounds tighten up quickly once a London club has a real chance of winning.