[TheWorthinGer]

I guess if we qualify for Europe me miss the silly group stage.

[Trusevich]

I believe so TWG - the very games we could use to get up to speed for the European games are the ones we'd be exempt from. The whole revamp of that tournament has been a thoughtless shambles.

Edit: Looks like the dates have changed from last season. We'd enter at the 2nd Round Europa qualifying stage, which begins before the League Cup Group Stage begins.

Still seems a golden opportunity missed to have competitive games before the qualifiers begin. Meh.

JUNE 2016
10 EURO 2016 Finals begin (France)
28/29 Champions League QR1, 1st leg
30 Europa League QR1, 1st leg

JULY 2016
5/6 Champions League QR1, 2nd leg
7 Europa League QR1, 2nd leg
10 EURO 2016 Final (Paris)
12/13 Champions League QR2, 1st leg
14 Europa League QR2, 1st leg
16 League Cup Group Stage
19/20 Champions League QR2, 2nd leg
20 League Cup Group Stage
21 Europa League QR2, 2nd leg