Shakhtar Donetsk visit AZ Alkmaar on Thursday 16 April 2026 at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, Netherlands 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.
AZ Alkmaar play their home games at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, Netherlands, and compete in the UEFA Conference League. Shakhtar Donetsk play their home games at their home ground.
AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk 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.