According to the tournament regulations, the playoffs for League A spots in the 2026/27 cycle will feature the third-placed teams from League A groups against the second-placed teams from League B groups. The League B teams, including Ukraine, will host the first legs. Matches are scheduled for March 20 and 23, 2025. Ukraine will face Belgium in a two-legged tie.

In their final group-stage match, Ukraine defeated Albania 2:1 in Tirana to secure second place in Group B1.

UEFA Nations League 2024/25 Playoffs

Quarterfinals

Netherlands vs. Spain

Croatia vs. France

Denmark vs. Portugal

Italy vs. Germany

Matches: March 20 and 23, 2025

Semifinals

Italy/Germany vs. Denmark/Portugal

Netherlands/Spain vs. Croatia/France

Semifinals: June 4/5, 2025

Final/Third-Place Match: June 8, 2025

Playoffs for League A Spots

Turkiye vs. Hungary

Ukraine vs. Belgium

Austria vs. Serbia

Greece vs. Scotland

Matches: March 20 and 23, 2025

Playoffs for League B Spots

Kosovo vs. Iceland

Bulgaria vs. Ireland

Armenia vs. Georgia

Slovakia vs. Slovenia

Matches: March 20 and 23, 2025

Playoffs for League C Spots

Gibraltar vs. Latvia

Malta vs. Luxembourg

Matches: March 20 and 23, 2025