Crystal Palace are currently competing in European competition for the first time since the 1998 Intertoto Cup.
The Eagles were originally set to feature in the Europa League following last season’s FA Cup triumph, before being moved into the Conference League after falling foul of UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations.
After navigating a qualifying tie, Oliver Glasner’s side recorded three wins, one draw and two defeats in the league phase. That return left them two points outside the top eight in 10th place, meaning they had to play a knockout round play-off to keep their European campaign alive.
Palace successfully came through that tie, defeating Bosnia & Herzegovina outfit HSK Zrinjski Mostar 3-1 on aggregate. A 1-1 draw in the away leg was followed by a composed 2-0 victory at Selhurst Park back in February, sealing progression to the next round.
The Eagles will now face AEK Larnaca in the last 16, with the first leg scheduled to take place at Selhurst Park on March 12 before the return leg in Cyprus on March 19.
If you are planning to follow the club on their latest European adventure, here is everything you need to know.
Crystal Palace European away matches
The Europa Conference League league phase has been completed, and Crystal Palace‘s results are as follows:
- 02/10/25: Dynamo Kyiv vs Crystal Palace (0-2)
- 27/11/25: RC Strasbourg vs Crystal Palace (2-1)
- 11/12/25: Shelbourne FC vs Crystal Palace (0-2)
The Eagles have also now had their playoff knockout round tie drawn, with HSK Zrinjksi Mostar awaiting Crystal Palace. The date for the away leg is as follows:
- 19/02/26: HSK Zrinjksi Mostar vs Crystal Palace
How to get Crystal Palace Euro away tickets
Crystal Palace are new to the European scene, but their sales process is somewhat similar to most other English clubs in that they prioritise tickets for fans who have displayed the most loyalty in recent years, with respect to attending matches. Their sales process for the away match against Freriskstad was as follows:
- Phase 1: Season ticket holders and members with 11,000 loyalty points or more.
- Phase 2: Season ticket holders and members with 10,000 loyalty points or more.
- Phase 3: Season ticket holders and members with 8,000 loyalty points or more.
- Phase 4: Season ticket holders and members with 6,000 loyalty points or more.
- Phase 5: Season ticket holders and members with 4,000 loyalty points or more.
- Phase 6: Season ticket holders and members with 2,000 loyalty points or more.
- Phase 7: All remaining season ticket holders and members.
As you can see, only season ticket holders and official members will be able to purchase Crystal Palace European away tickets this season. While this could change if the club are drawn to play a team with a huge stadium, for now, the club are sticking with this policy.
It isn't too late to buy a Crystal Palace membership for the season. However, you will start with zero loyalty points, so you will have to hope that matches drop down to phase seven like they did for the qualifier against Fredrikstad.
As time goes on, the club may begin to put more emphasis on fans who have attended the most European away matches, but nothing has been confirmed at this stage.
Day trips
In terms of travel to and from European matches, Crystal Palace organised a chartered plane for all successful ticket holders for the match against Strasbourg at the end of November. This plane flew into Strasbourg from London on the morning of the fixture and then straight back immediately after the match finishes.
These types of day trips could be offered for future European matches if the club feels there is enough demand for them.
Following Crystal Palace in Europe: Advice
Going abroad to follow your football team is an amazing experience, and Crystal Palace fans will make the most of it as based on history, they could be waiting a long time before the opportunity arises again.
There are a few general rules/guidelines that fans should follow when following their football team in Europe. They include:
- Stay in large groups, particularly in cities that are known for hooligan culture.
- Respect local authorities; you are a guest in their country.
- Respect local establishments, such as bars, pubs and restaurants.
- Enjoy yourself, but don't take it to the extreme.
- Try and get into the stadium with plenty of time before kick-off to avoid any conflict at the turnstiles.
- Use public transport where possible.