The group stage of the 2018-19 UEFA Europa League promises a ton of action, with 24 games taking place each matchday.
In total, 48 teams are vying for the title, with big clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Marseille, Sevilla and Milan set to do battle with some of the lesser-known powers of European soccer. There are 205 games in all, meaning there will be no shortage of drama as the competition unfolds.
SIGN UP with DAZN to watch every UEFA Europa League match LIVE and ON DEMAND this season
With reigning champion Atletico Madrid taking part in the Champions League, this season's Europa League tournament is wide open as teams look to add some continental silverware to their trophy cases.
Matchday 1 Schedule, Results, Scores
All times are Eastern.
| DAY | DATE | FIXTURE | TIME |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | PAOK 0, Chelsea 1 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thurssday | Sept. 20 | Akhisar 0, FC Krasnodar 1 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Marseille 1, Eintracht 2 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Dynamo Kyiv 2, Astana 2 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Videoton 0, BATE 2 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Sevilla 5, Standard Liege 1 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Besiktas 3, Sarpsborg 1 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Genk 2, Malmo 0 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Villarreal 2, Rangers 2 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Rapid Wien 2, Spartak Moskva 0 | 12:55 p.m |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Rennes 2, Jablonec 1 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Lazio 2, Apollon Limassol 1 | 12:55 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Sporting 2, Qarabag FK 0 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Celtic 1, Rosenborg 0 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Slavia Praha 1, Bordeaux 0 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Arsenal 4, Vorskla 2 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Spartak Trnava 1, Anderlecht 0 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Dudelange 0, Milan 1 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Copenhagen 1, Zenit 1 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | AEK Larnaca 0, FC Zurich 1 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Dinamo Zagreb 4, Fenerbahce 1 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Ludogorets 2, Bayer 3 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | RB Leipzig 2, Red Bull Salzburg 3 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Sept. 20 | Olympiacos 0, Real Betis 0 | 3:00 p.m. |
How to watch Matchday 1 of the UEFA Europa League in Canada
Every UEFA Europa League match during the 2018-19 season is streamed in high-definition on DAZN.
Each game is available LIVE and ON DEMAND.
What is DAZN?
DAZN is a global sports streaming service that offers exclusive coverage of every Serie A, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League match in Canada, both LIVE and ON DEMAND.
Soccer fans in Canada also can enjoy streaming of several other leagues on DAZN, including La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, MLS, EFL Championship, EFL League One, AFC Champions League and J-League.
What is the cost and how do I sign up for DAZN?
You can sign up for a FREE 30-day trial of DAZN and subscribe for $20 CAD per month or $150 CAD per year by clicking here.
What devices are supported by DAZN?
DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Roku.
What other sports stream on DAZN?
Besides streaming every match from Serie A, Europa League and Champions League, DAZN has the rights to stream La Liga, Ligue 1, MLS, EFL Championship, EFL League One, J-League and AFC Champions League games in Canada.
DAZN also streams every NFL game and NFL RedZone, championship boxing and MMA events, PGA, ATP and WTA tour events, MLB Network, KHL hockey, Pro 14 Rugby Union and more.