Kyiv Dynamo prepares for Europa Conference League debut against Crystal Palace: when and where to watch the match
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Kyiv’s Dynamo officially kicks off their new European campaign by hosting the first main round match of the Europa Conference League season 2025/26.
This significant fixture pits the Ukrainian club against the English team Crystal Palace and will be played under unique circumstances, as due to ongoing military actions, the match will be broadcast from Poland, specifically at the Łublin Arena.
The live broadcast will be available on the ‘Futbol 1’ channel via the MEGOGO streaming platform, requiring a paid subscription for access.
The game is scheduled to start at 19:45 Kyiv time.This season hasn’t started optimally for Dynamo Kyiv.
The team has faced difficulties in domestic league matches, going three games without a victory, which caused them to lose their top position in the Ukrainian Premier League standings.
Moreover, their European journey so far has been fraught with failures.
Dynamo was eliminated in the Champions League qualifying rounds after two matches against Cypriot club Pafos, losing 0:1 and 0:2 respectively.
Later, they also failed to progress in the Europa League qualification after an encounter with Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv, losing 1:3 and winning 1:0 in the two legs.
Consequently, the club now faces a tough challenge against the English opponent, Crystal Palace, which recently advanced through the playoff rounds of the Europa Conference League after overcoming Norwegian team Fredrikstad with a 1:0 victory and a 0:0 draw across two matches.Notably, Crystal Palace was transferred from the Europa League to the Europa Conference League by UEFA decision, due to ownership conflicts involving a shareholder who is also a part owner of Lyon, which violates the competition rules.
The London-based club currently ranks third in the English Premier League and, in their most recent match on September 27, achieved a crucial 2:1 victory over Liverpool — their first defeat of the season.It’s important to highlight that Dynamo Kyiv is currently not in the best form.
The team recently played a high-scoring draw against Karpaty, which caused concern among fans.
Conversely, Crystal Palace displays a solid performance, residing comfortably within the top three of the Premier League and demonstrating strength by securing an important win against Liverpool, enhancing the anticipation for this confrontation.Bookmakers had previously predicted the odds for this match, but the favorite status remains uncertain.
This upcoming game is poised to be a pivotal moment for Dynamo Kyiv, marking their debut in this season’s European competitions.
Fans worldwide are looking forward to a tense and exciting encounter, promising dramatic moments and fierce competition on the pitch.