UEFA Nations League 2024/25 is moving towards the final stages of this edition, with the knockout phase and play-offs scheduled from 20 March onwards. 20 nations will play two-legged ties to determine their league status, and whether they will be promoted or relegated at the end of season. (More Football News)
UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Play-Offs Guide: Live Streaming, Fixtures, IST Timings – All You Need To Know
Big teams like Belgium and Ireland will look to defend their current league positions with wins in UEFA Nations League 2024/25 play-offs
The fourth edition of the UEFA Nations League started on 5 September 2024, with the league phase running till 19 November. The top-placed teams progressed to the quarter-finals, while the others were placed in play-offs.
The 20 teams in the play-offs have been divided into three leagues according to their league positions, and they will face each other in home and away legs to determine the eventual winner through aggregate score.
The first leg match will take place on 20 March, and the second leg match will take place on 23 March.
UEFA Nations League A/B Play-Offs
The League A/B play-offs will feature the third-ranked teams from League A take on the runners-up from League B, with the former looking to defend their top-flight status and the latter looking for a coveted promotion.
The key fixture will be that of Belgium, ranked no. 8 in FIFA rankings, seeking to defend their position in League A against a strong Ukraine side. The biggest headline will be the comeback of Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, back after a long national-team exile after a change in management.
In other fixtures, Turkiye and Hungary will be a closely fought contest between two evenly matched teams, Austria will be favourites in their match against Serbia, and Scotland will look to turn their international fortunes with a win against Greece.
League A/B First Leg Fixtures:
Türkiye vs Hungary – 20 March at 10:30 pm IST
Ukraine vs Belgium – 21 March at 12:30 am IST
Austria vs Serbia – 21 March at 12:30 am IST
Greece vs Scotland – 21 March at 12:30 am IST
League A/B Second Leg Fixtures:
Hungary vs Türkiye – 23 March at 10:30 pm IST
Belgium vs Ukraine – 24 March at 12:30 am IST
Serbia vs Austria – 23 March at 10:30 pm IST
Scotland vs Greece – 23 March at 10:30 pm IST
UEFA Nations League B/C Play-Offs
The League B/C Play-Offs will feature the four third-ranked teams from League B taking on the runners-up from League C. Republic of Ireland will face a crunching test against a Bulgarian side, and even though the former are strong favourites, they will need to find themselves among the goals to secure a win in their first international match in 2025.
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In other fixtures, Iceland will take on Kosovo in a battle of underdogs, Khvicha Kvaratshkelia라이브 바카라 Georgia will look to beat Armenia, and Slovenia and Slovakia will play the final fixtures.
League B/C First Leg Fixtures:
Kosovo vs Iceland – 21 March at 12:30 am IST
Bulgaria vs Republic of Ireland – 21 March at 12:30 am IST
Armenia vs Georgia – 20 March at 9:30 pm IST
Slovakia vs Slovenia – 21 March at 12:30 am IST
League B/C Second Leg Fixtures:
Iceland vs Kosovo – 23 March at 10:30 pm IST
Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria – 24 March at 12:30 am IST (24 March)
Georgia vs Armenia – 23 March at 7:30 pm IST
Slovenia vs Slovakia – 23 March at 10:30 pm IST
UEFA Nations League C/D Play-Offs
The League C/D play-offs will see two-legged matches between the two fourth-placed teams from Group C and two runners-up from League D. The two fixtures will see 92 ranked Luxembourg face off against Malta, and Latvia and Gibraltar looking to mark their 2025 calendar with a win.
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League C/D First Leg Fixtures:
Gibraltar vs Latvia – 26 March at 10:30 pm IST
Malta vs Luxembourg – 26 March at 10:30 pm IST
League C/D Second Leg Fixtures:
Latvia vs Gibraltar – 31 March at 10:30 pm IST
Luxembourg vs Malta – 31 March at 10:30 pm IST
UEFA Nations League 2024/25 Play-Offs – Live Streaming Details
The two legs of the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 play-offs will be available for viewing in the SonyLiv app and website in India. The matches will also be live telecasted on the Sony Sports Network channels on TV.
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