HNK Hajduk Split has learned the full schedule for the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa Conference League. The most attractive fixture awaits them right at the start, as four-time European champion Ajax will visit Poljud in the first round. This marks the club's first European autumn competition in 16 years, with a big European night for the home fans set for September.
The news was reported by Index.hr Sport on Tuesday, arriving as Hajduk sits fourth in the domestic league with 7 points from four matches. The club has a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a home match against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb up next in the HNL. They currently trail leaders Dinamo Zagreb by two points.
What does the Conference League schedule mean?
The Conference League league phase involves 36 clubs. Each club will play six matches, three at home and three away. Hajduk's opener against Ajax presents a challenge but also a great opportunity for points on home soil. The schedule is key for planning the entire autumn campaign, which will intertwine with domestic league commitments. Fans can already track all upcoming European and domestic fixtures on our fixtures page.
The top eight teams at the end of this phase qualify directly for the round of 16. Teams finishing in positions 9th to 24th will play an additional play-off to enter the round of 16. For the remaining 12 clubs, the European season ends after this league phase. Hajduk will therefore have six direct chances to fight for one of those spots.
How is Hajduk entering the European campaign?
The club enters this important phase with some momentum from the domestic league. In the HNL, they have scored 9 goals and conceded 5 so far, giving a positive goal difference of +4. This offensive capital will be important in the European clashes as well. The team's recent form is WWDL, showing they are capable of wins but also have room to improve consistency.
The first match against Dutch giants Ajax is already marked as a spectacle. For many fans, this is a chance to experience a top European atmosphere at Poljud after a long time. The squad facing this challenge can be viewed on our squad page.
What is the current context in the HNL?
Before fully focusing on Europe, Hajduk must play an important domestic match. This Saturday, August 31st, they host NK Lokomotiva Zagreb at Poljud, with Lokomotiva currently sixth in the table. This is an opportunity for the club to close in on the top before the international break. The current league standing and points situation can always be checked on our standings page.
Good results in the HNL are essential for maintaining confidence and rhythm ahead of the European fixtures. Two wins in the first four rounds provide a solid foundation, but the match against Lokomotiva becomes even more important given the proximity of the European spectacle. Every point in the domestic league contributes to the overall story of the season.
