Europa League final: Live, unmissable action at Greene King Pubs
If there is a live football event worth leaving your sofa for this year, it’s the Europa League final. Don’t miss a moment of the action. Read on to find out why your local Greene King pub has the best seat in the house.
The annual UEFA Europa League final is one of the most exciting dates in our calendar when it comes to live football. The World Cup might have the biggest players in the game, but it's the Europa League that offers the best showcase of raw football talent.
Whether you're backing your favourite team or are a more casual fan, you can catch every pass, every header, and every goal when you join us at a Greene King pub for 2026's Europa League final match.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Europa League final:
Here's a quick-fire of all the most important information about the Europa League final!
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
The final two teams: Currently all to play for, but Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are the strongest contenders from England
Location: Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul, Türkiye
2025 winners: Tottenham Hotspur
The best place to watch the Europa League final
Once your favourite team is through the league phase, you might be feeling the anticipation that comes with the finals. It's a tense time for any football fan, but the highs and lows of the beautiful game are always best enjoyed with friends and family at your local Greene King.
Bringing the game to life
You really can't beat that match day energy. The buzz of excitement, the anticipation for every goal scored, the sense that win or lose, we're all in it together. If there's one thing we love about live football, it's the community of fans that bring their passion, dedication, and pride that turn every moment into something unforgettable. Greene King pubs showing live football are the place to be if you want to feel every twist and turn, bask in the glory of every goal, and celebrate the winners with your mates.
Big screens for the big competition
While we can't guarantee the result, we can promise that when you join us for the Europa League final you'll have the best seat in the house. Many of our pubs all over the country are equipped with big screens and access to premium live sports streaming, so you can experience all the thrill of the game in HD.
We know that football is serious business, so we've carefully planned the placement of our big screens. Whether you book yourself a table or pull up a seat at the bar, you'll have the ideal vantage point to take in the match, and best of all, you can do so with an ice-cold pint in hand and delicious pub food to tuck into.
Football, food, and delicious drinks will be front and centre, so join us at your local Greene King pub on Wednesday 20th May 2026.
Match day drinks
Whether you're reaching for an IPA, craft beer, fun and fruity cocktail, or something from our alcohol-free menu, the Europa League final and cold drinks are a match made in heaven. Whoever you're bringing along on match day, they'll find the perfect drink to sip and enjoy with some quality live football.
We may be a tiny bit biased, but we believe our session IPAs are the choice of champions, especially for the Europa League final this May. Designed for a longer session, they're lighter and perfectly refreshing, so you can keep your focus on the score.
- Prior Life All Day IPA - a tropical, easy-drinking favourite
- Level Head IPA - light, hoppy, and slightly dry with perfectly balanced flavours
- Greene King IPA - toffee and citrus notes keep you refreshed all match long
Pass the plate
Many of our pubs showing live football have an extra special sharing menu which is perfect for enjoying alongside the football fixtures. Choose from House Nachos Sharer plates stacked high, Wings 'n' Things, Bar Bites and more to tickle your taste buds, so you can really make a meal of it. If you don't want to miss a single moment of the action, download our app so you can order and pay for food and drink online - it's that simple!
Find your local pubs showing live football
As you can imagine, our pubs can get busy when the Europa League final is on, so if you're bringing your mates along for the match then you can always book ahead and guarantee yourselves a table. Find your local and book online!