The group stage schedule for the UEFA Europa Conference League has been released for AFC Ajax. The Amsterdam side will begin their European campaign on 15 October away at Croatian side Hajduk Split and conclude the group phase on 17 December with a home match against Spanish club Getafe.
This was reported on Tuesday by Voetbal International. The team, coached by Míchel Sánchez, currently sits ninth in the Eredivisie with four points from two matches, following a draw and a win. The next major test is the home fixture against PSV Eindhoven on 5 September, the league's second-placed team. Focus will then quickly shift to Europe.
What does the full Conference League fixture list look like?
After the opener in Split, the first home match at the Johan Cruijff Arena follows a week later on 22 October against Italian side Atalanta. In early November, on 5 November, Ajax travels to Denmark to face FC Midtjylland. Late November, on 26 November, sees Swiss club FC Thun visit Amsterdam.
The fifth matchday, on 10 December, takes the team to Belgium for an away game against STVV. The final group match is scheduled for 17 December in Amsterdam against Getafe. This schedule means Ajax will play three home and three away matches in the group stage. Fans can find the complete overview of all upcoming matches on our fixtures page.
What does this schedule mean for Míchel Sánchez's planning?
Coach Míchel Sánchez will face a busy schedule mixing European matches with important Eredivisie fixtures. The start in Croatia is an immediate challenge in a difficult away stadium. The home game against Atalanta a week later offers an early chance to secure points against one of the presumed stronger opponents in the group.
The trip to Denmark in November and the visit to Belgium in December will test the squad's endurance. It is essential that Sánchez can rotate his squad effectively and keep them fresh. The current squad is listed on our squad page. The team has scored four goals and conceded two so far this season, giving them a positive goal difference of +2.
How is Ajax positioned heading into this European campaign?
The European campaign begins while Ajax is still searching for consistency in the Eredivisie. With four points from two games, they currently occupy ninth place. The gap to leaders AZ Alkmaar is eight points, highlighting the urgency in the league. Their recent form over the last two matches is a draw followed by a win.
The coming weeks are therefore crucial to find rhythm for the double programme. The match against PSV, before the international break, is a perfect benchmark. That is followed immediately by the trip to Split. A good result against PSV could provide important momentum for the European start. The current Eredivisie standings can always be followed on our standings page.
The announcement of the schedule makes the path to the Conference League concrete for Ajax. It provides clarity for planning and for supporters organising their travels. The first step in Europe awaits in Croatia.
