HEARTS are guaranteed European group stage football this season. 

Robbie Neilson's men secured a spot in the Europa League play-off round with their third place finish in the Premiership last term.

Should they win, they will enter the groups for that competition in September. 

Should they lose, they will drop down into the draw for the Europa Conference League groups. 

In reality, it's a win-win situation for the Jambos.

When is the Europa League play-off round draw?

The draw for the Europa League play-off qualifying round will take place TODAY - on Tuesday, August 2.

It will commence at 12pm.

It will be held at the House of European football, Nyon.

Who could Hearts potentially face? 

Malmo

F91 Dudelange 

Shamrock Rovers

Shkupi 

Linfield

FC Zurich

Olympiacos

Slovan Bratislava

HJK Helsinki

AEK Larnaca

Partizan Belgrade

Fenerbache

Slovacko

Is the Europa League play-off round draw on TV and can I live stream it?

No, sadly the draw will not be shown live on TV

However, you will be able to live stream it via the UEFA website.