Panathinaikos will begin their UEFA Conference League phase campaign on October 15, 2026, when they host Bosnian side Borac at the Olympic Stadium of Athens.
The Greek club then travel to Kazakhstan to face Kairat on October 22, before concluding their six-match league phase at home against English Premier League team Brighton on December 17.
Opening fixtures
The fixture schedule, confirmed on Saturday, sets out the complete path for Jacob Nystrup's side in European competition. The opening match against Borac at OAKA is scheduled for a 19:45 kick-off.
Panathinaikos will make their longest journey of the group phase a week later for matchday two, taking on Kairat in Kazakhstan on October 22 at 17:30.
Mid-stage matches
Following the trip to Kazakhstan, Panathinaikos return to Athens for matchday three on November 5, hosting Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia at OAKA with a 22:00 kick-off.
The Greens then head back on the road on November 26 to face Danish team Nordsjaelland in their fourth fixture, also kicking off at 22:00.
Final group stage games
December brings the final two matchdays of the league phase. Panathinaikos visit German Bundesliga side Freiburg on December 10, with kick-off set for 19:45.
The campaign wraps up on December 17 when Nystrup's team host Brighton at OAKA in a 22:00 kick-off.
Full fixture schedule
- Matchday 1: Panathinaikos vs Borac - October 15, 2026 (19:45)
- Matchday 2: Kairat vs Panathinaikos - October 22, 2026 (17:30)
- Matchday 3: Panathinaikos vs CSKA Sofia - November 5, 2026 (22:00)
- Matchday 4: Nordsjaelland vs Panathinaikos - November 26, 2026 (22:00)
- Matchday 5: Freiburg vs Panathinaikos - December 10, 2026 (19:45)
- Matchday 6: Panathinaikos vs Brighton - December 17, 2026 (22:00)
Panathinaikos, based in Athens and managed by Nystrup, play their home fixtures at OAKA. The UEFA Conference League is Europe's third-tier continental club competition, featuring teams competing in a league phase format to reach the knockout rounds.
