The 2026 Euro Cup Group Stage kicks off tomorrow with eight matches across four groups, featuring a mix of strong teams and balanced competition. Notably, none of the 2024/25 quarterfinalists are present as they compete in the Champions League, and only five of the previous season’s finalists return. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Round of 16, where they will face teams eliminated from the Champions League Group Stage. Group D stands out as particularly competitive, with no clear underdog, while other groups feature clear favorites and challengers, including Croatian club Jug, Spanish club Barcelona, and Italian powerhouse Savona.

Key matchups include national derbies in Groups A and C, such as Jug vs. Terrassa and Panathinaikos vs. Vouliagmeni, and a highly anticipated clash between Trieste and Barcelona in Group B. Teams like Szolnok and BVSC are looking to build on recent successes, while newcomers like Buducnost Podgorica aim to prove themselves on the European stage. The opening day schedule promises exciting encounters that will set the tone for a fiercely contested tournament.