Lech Poznań has learned the broadcast details for their UEFA Europa League group stage matches. All of Kolejorz's European cup matches will be available to viewers on free-to-view Polsat television, as reported on Friday by the Transfery.info portal.
The Poznań club, currently top of the Ekstraklasa table with 13 points from five matches, will make their competition debut on September 17th. Lech will face Crystal Palace away, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00. This is part of a wider package, as broadcasting rights for the Europa League in Poland for this season are held exclusively by the Polsat Group.
Where to watch Lech Poznań's matches?
Broadcasts of Lech Poznań's matches are most likely to air on Super Polsat and TV4. It is not ruled out that some, particularly attractive fixtures, could appear on the main Polsat channel. This possibility was indicated by Lech's coach, Niels Frederiksene. "Nie można wykluczyć, że główny nadawca zdecyduje się na umieszczenie jednego czy kilku meczów na głównej antenie Polsatu," said the Danish coach.
The decision for open broadcast is good news for fans, who will be able to follow the European campaign without additional fees. This season, five Polish teams started in the European cup qualifiers, but only Lech and Jagiellonia Białystok directly advanced to the Europa League group stage. Jagiellonia's coach, Adrian Siemieniec, also confirmed broadcast availability. "Spotkania z ich udziałem będą dostępne w otwartym paśmie w Polsacie," he added.
What is Lech's current form?
The broadcast news comes at an excellent time for the club. Lech Poznań leads the Ekstraklasa, holding a one-point advantage over Legia Warszawa. The goal difference for Frederiksene's team is 10 scored and 4 conceded. Kolejorz is yet to lose in the league, with recent form showing a series of wins and one draw. The current squad looks very stable.
This good domestic run is meant to be the foundation for European performances. Fans can now plan their football evenings knowing the exact schedule. The full fixture list for Lech's group is available on our fixtures page.
When does the European adventure begin?
The first whistle in the Europa League for Lech will sound on September 17th in London. The opponent will be England's Crystal Palace. This will be a test of form for the Poznań side. Jagiellonia Białystok, the other Polish representative, will start a day earlier, on September 16th, with a match against Olympiakos Piraeus.
Before this historic return to the group stage of European competition, Lech will focus on the league. The next league test awaits the team on December 17th away to Wisła Płock, who currently sit 16th in the table. The current standings show how important it is to maintain focus in both competitions. The final league match before the European debut could be key for morale.
The broadcast plan is now clear, and the club has time to prepare. Fans can be assured of access to coverage of every one of their team's matches in this season's Europa League.
