Atalanta are set to begin their 2026-27 Conference League campaign against either Hapoel Tel-Aviv or GKS Katowice. The Serie A side, who finished seventh last season, were drawn into the play-off round this afternoon as they transition from Champions League contention to UEFA’s third-tier competition.
The identity of their specific opponent will be confirmed following the conclusion of the preliminary tie between the Israeli and Polish clubs. The first leg of that matchup is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, with the decisive second leg taking place on Wednesday, August 12. Once that fixture is resolved, Atalanta will prepare for their own play-off round, which begins on August 20, followed by the return leg in Bergamo on August 27.
This campaign marks a historic milestone for La Dea, as it is their first-ever appearance in the Conference League. The club previously secured the Europa League title in 2024 and reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in 2020, but this tournament represents a new challenge in their recent history of European competition.
