Crystal Palace have court date set to hear on European future | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTommy LundWednesday 30 July 2025 18:34 BSTCrystal Palace won the FA Cup in May (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)Crystal Palace is challenging UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League to the third-tier Conference League.The demotion is due to UEFA's multi-club ownership rules, specifically concerning John Textor's controlling stake in Palace and his previous ownership of Olympique Lyonnais.A closed-door hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is scheduled for 8 August, with a ruling anticipated by 11 August.If Crystal Palace's appeal is unsuccessful, Nottingham Forest, who finished seventh in the Premier League, will take their place in the Europa League.Crystal Palace supporters have protested UEFA's decision, including a demonstration at the organisation's headquarters in Switzerland.In fullCrystal Palace’s appeal to compete in Europa League to be heard by CAS on August 8Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in