Chelsea's Journey in the New Conference League Format

Chelsea, twice a European champion, has been drawn against teams from Armenia, Ireland, and Belgium in the new Conference League format. The club's participation, earned by finishing sixth in the Premier League, includes financial scrutiny by UEFA. The league's format and prize fund details are also outlined.

Chelsea, a two-time European champion, has been drawn to face teams from Armenia, Ireland, and Belgium in the UEFA's new Conference League format.

The home games will be against Noah, Shamrock Rovers, and Gent, while the away schedule includes matches against Heidenheim, Panathinaikos, and Astana in Kazakhstan.

Finishing sixth in the Premier League last season qualified Chelsea for this tournament, and their financial accounts will be scrutinized by UEFA. Each of UEFA's club competitions now features a new, expanded league phase. Teams will compete in a single standings table, with prize money totaling 285 million euros. The final is set for May 28 in Wroclaw, Poland.

(With inputs from agencies.)