When and how is the Nations League draw?

When and how is the Nations League draw? Full details on promotion/relegation There are some major changes to the UEFA Nations League this season. These include the introduction of quarter-finals in the knockout phase and promotion/relegation play-offs after the first stage has been completed.

Promotion to League A and other key events

England have secured automatic promotion to League A by winning Group B2. However, there is still excitement ahead with matches scheduled in March and June.

Also, Scotland avoided relegation with a stellar performance and finished the campaign in third place in Group A1.

Scotland’s journey to the relegation play-offs

Andy Robertson’s winning goal in Warsaw ensured Steve Clarke’s side will face one of the League B runners-up in a two-legged play-off in March with the aim of retaining their top-flight status.

Nations League Championship

Spain are currently the reigning champions of the Nations League. They will defend their title against the top teams such as France, Portugal, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands in the final.

Draw schedule and procedure

The draw will take place on November 22 at 11am BST (UK time). This will be followed by the draw for the promotion/relegation play-offs. It will be streamed live on the UEFA website.

Draw procedure

Quarter-finals: The group winners of League A will be paired with the runners-up of League A. Teams from the same group, such as Germany and the Netherlands, will not play each other.
Promotion/relegation play-offs: The third-placed teams of League A will face the runners-up of League B, and so on for the other leagues.

Play-off format

The promotion/relegation play-offs will be held in two legs: one match at home and the other away. – If the team from the higher league wins, both will remain in their respective leagues.