Riga FC - FC Kairat, a UEFA Conference League football match, takes place on 14 October 2026 at Skonto Stadium in Riga. It marks Riga FC’s historic debut in the league phase of a European club competition after a lengthy qualifying campaign. Riga FC reached this stage by defeating FK Vardar 8–4 on aggregate, ETO FC Győr 2–1 and KÍ 2–1. Opponents FC Kairat are the 2025 Kazakh champions and five-time national champions. The league phase features 36 teams, with each side playing six matches. Skonto Stadium address: Emiļa Melngaiļa iela 1a, Riga.