SC Freiburg discovers its UEFA Conference League group stage opponents on Thursday. The draw takes place at 1 p.m. in Nyon, as reported by kicker.de.
The Bundesliga club qualified for the competition through the play-offs. SC Freiburg finished the 2025/26 season in seventh place with 47 points from 34 matches. Their record was 13 wins, eight draws, and 13 losses. The goal difference was minus six, with 51 scored and 57 conceded. Their recent form reads WLDLW.
Which groups are possible for Freiburg?
The draw will divide 32 teams into eight groups of four. SC Freiburg will be placed in one of the pots as the German representative. The exact seeding depends on UEFA coefficients. Opponents could include clubs from various European leagues, including teams from top leagues who did not qualify for the Champions League or Europa League. The group stage matches begin in September and run through December.
This marks the Sport-Club's second participation in the Conference League. The experience from the previous season should now be utilized. Coach Christian Streich and his team are preparing in parallel for the next Bundesliga match. On Saturday, August 30, 2026, Freiburg hosts 15th-placed Werder Bremen at the home Europa-Park Stadion. All upcoming fixtures can be found on our fixtures page.
What is the current Bundesliga situation?
Preparation for European competition comes during a stable period. With 47 points and seventh place, the club secured a solid mid-table finish last season. They finished 42 points behind champions Bayern Munich. This consistency is the foundation for the renewed European excursion. The team showed offensive prowess with 51 goals but must work on defensive stability after conceding 57 times.
The current squad composition and detailed statistics for each player are available on our squad and stats pages. The injury situation remains a factor in planning for the demanding weeks ahead with a double workload.
What does the draw mean for the schedule?
Announcing the group opponents determines the travel destinations and the rhythm for the autumn months. Six group matches must be played, three at home and three away. These dates will be inserted into the already dense Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal schedule. The sporting management around Jochen Saier must keep an eye on logistics and player workload.
A good start in the group stage is important to ease pressure early and potentially secure qualification for the knockout rounds ahead of time. The financial revenue from European competition is also significant for the club's budget. It enables further investment in the squad and infrastructure.
The coming days will be dedicated to analyzing the drawn opponents. The coaching team will initiate specific preparations for the playing style of the contenders. For the fans, planning for away trips begins. The initial focus, however, is fully on the Bundesliga home game against Bremen to start the European week with a positive result. The current league table situation can be followed on our standings page at any time.
