The UEFA Nations League is set to return with high-stakes matches during the international break in March 2025.
The tournament resumes on Thursday, March 20, 2025, featuring intense quarter-final clashes and crucial playoff encounters that will determine promotion and relegation for the next edition of the competition.
Understanding the UEFA Nations League Playoffs
The playoffs play a vital role in shaping the structure of the next UEFA Nations League season, as teams battle for promotion to higher divisions or fight to avoid relegation. The system is structured as follows:
- League A/B Playoffs: Third-placed teams from League A will face the second-placed teams from League B. The first leg will be played at the home venue of the League B teams. The winners will secure a spot in League A, while the losers will remain in League B.
- League B/C Playoffs: Similarly, third-placed teams from League B will take on runners-up from League C. The League C teams will host the first leg. Victors in these matchups will earn promotion to League B, while the defeated sides will stay in League C.
- League C/D Playoffs: The two best-ranked fourth-placed teams from League C will square off against runners-up from League D. The League D teams will host the first leg. Winners will be promoted to League C, while the losing teams will remain in League D.
As teams gear up for these decisive fixtures, football fans can expect an action-packed international break filled with drama and competition at the highest level.
Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals fixtures (League A)
First Legs: Thursday, 20 March
- Netherlands vs Spain – 19:45 WAT
- Croatia vs France – 19:45 WAT
- Denmark vs Portugal – 19:45 WAT
- Italy vs Germany – 19:45 WAT
Second Legs: Sunday, 23 March
- Spain vs Netherlands – 19:45 WAT
- France vs Croatia – 19:45 WAT
- Portugal vs Denmark – 19:45 WAT
- Germany vs Italy – 19:45 WAT
League A/B First Leg playoff fixtures
- Türkiye vs Hungary – 20 March at 7:00 pm WAT
- Ukraine vs Belgium – 21 March at 9:00 pm WAT
- Austria vs Serbia – 21 March at 9:00 pm WAT
- Greece vs Scotland – 21 March at 9:00 pm WAT
League A/B Second playoff fixtures
- Hungary vs Türkiye – 23 March at 7:00 pm WAT
- Belgium vs Ukraine – 24 March at 9:00 pm WAT
- Serbia vs Austria – 23 March at 7:00 pm WAT
- Scotland vs Greece – 23 March at 7:00 pm WAT
League B/C First playoff fixtures
- Kosovo vs Iceland – 21 March at 9:00 pm WAT
- Bulgaria vs Republic of Ireland – 21 March at 9:00 pm WAT
- Armenia vs Georgia – 20 March at 6:00 pm WAT
- Slovakia vs Slovenia – 21 March at 9:00 pm WAT
League B/C Second playoff fixtures
- Iceland vs Kosovo – 23 March at 7:00 pm WAT
- Republic of Ireland vs Bulgaria – 24 March at 9:00 pm WAT
- Georgia vs Armenia – 23 March at 4:30 pm WAT
- Slovenia vs Slovakia – 23 March at 7:00 pm WAT
League C/D First playoff fixtures
- Gibraltar vs Latvia – 26 March at 7:00 pm WAT
- Malta vs Luxembourg – 26 March at 7:00 pm WAT
League C/D Second playoff fixtures
- Latvia vs Gibraltar – 31 March at 7:00 pm WAT
- Luxembourg vs Malta – 31 March at 7:00 pm WAT