Rayo Vallecano visit AEK Athens on Thursday 16 April 2026 at the OPAP Arena in Athens, Greece for a UEFA Conference League match. Kick-off time and broadcast details are confirmed closer to matchday.
The UEFA Conference League is the third tier of European club football, introduced in 2021 to widen access to European competition for clubs from smaller leagues. A 36-club league phase leads into knockout rounds, and the winner earns automatic qualification for the next season’s UEFA Europa League.
AEK Athens play their home games at the OPAP Arena in Athens, Greece, and compete in the UEFA Conference League. Rayo Vallecano play their home games at the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid, Community of Madrid.
AEK Athens and Rayo Vallecano are both competing in the UEFA Conference League, the third tier of European club competition. A league phase feeds into knockout rounds through to the single-match final, and the winner earns a place in the following season’s UEFA Europa League.
How to watch: UEFA Conference League matches are broadcast through national rights holders including TNT Sports in the United Kingdom, W9 and RMC Sport in France, RTL and DAZN in Germany, Sky in Italy, Movistar Plus+ in Spain, and Paramount+ in the United States. Check local broadcasters for coverage in your region.