Africa Cup of Nations · 36th edition

AFCON 2027

For the first time, the tournament is played in three countries: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Schedule, groups, stadiums and broadcast in France.

Kick-off · 19 June 2027

224days 19hours 20min 07sec
Dates
19 June to 17 July 2027
Host countries
Kenya Tanzania Uganda
Teams
24
Matches
52
Stadiums
10

Where to watch in France

All times on this page are given in French time.

beIN Sports
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Qualified teams

The three host nations qualify automatically. The other 21 places are decided in the qualifiers, played during the 2026-2027 international windows.

3 / 24 known 12 %
Kenya Host country
Tanzania Host country
Uganda Host country
04 To be decided
05 To be decided
06 To be decided
07 To be decided
08 To be decided
09 To be decided
10 To be decided
11 To be decided
12 To be decided
13 To be decided
14 To be decided
15 To be decided
16 To be decided
17 To be decided
18 To be decided
19 To be decided
20 To be decided
21 To be decided
22 To be decided
23 To be decided
24 To be decided

Tournament schedule

01
Group stage
From 19 June 36 matches
02
Round of 16
To be confirmed 8 matches
03
Quarter-finals
To be confirmed 4 matches
04
Semi-finals
To be confirmed 2 matches
05
Third place
To be confirmed 1 match
06
Final
17 July 1 match
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The groups

Groups known after the draw

Group A 6 matches
A1 To be decided
A2 To be decided
A3 To be decided
A4 To be decided
Group B 6 matches
B1 To be decided
B2 To be decided
B3 To be decided
B4 To be decided
Group C 6 matches
C1 To be decided
C2 To be decided
C3 To be decided
C4 To be decided
Group D 6 matches
D1 To be decided
D2 To be decided
D3 To be decided
D4 To be decided
Group E 6 matches
E1 To be decided
E2 To be decided
E3 To be decided
E4 To be decided
Group F 6 matches
F1 To be decided
F2 To be decided
F3 To be decided
F4 To be decided

Knockout bracket

Fills up at the end of the group stage

Round of 16
Quarters
Semis
Final
Semis
Quarters
Round of 16
M37 To be decided To be decided
M38 To be decided To be decided
M39 To be decided To be decided
M40 To be decided To be decided
M45 Winner M37 Winner M38
M46 Winner M39 Winner M40
M49 Winner M45 Winner M46
M5217 JUL Winner M49 Winner M50
Third-place play-off
M51 Loser M49 Loser M50
M50 Winner M47 Winner M48
M47 Winner M41 Winner M42
M48 Winner M43 Winner M44
M41 To be decided To be decided
M42 To be decided To be decided
M43 To be decided To be decided
M44 To be decided To be decided

Stadiums and host cities

12 stadiums put forward by the three host nations. CAF will keep ten of them for the final tournament.

Kenya Seats

Raila Odinga International Stadium Nairobi 60 000
Moi International Sports Centre Nairobi · Kasarani 60 000
Nyayo National Stadium Nairobi 30 000
Kipchoge Keino Stadium Eldoret n/a

Tanzania Seats

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium Dar es Salaam 60 000
Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium Arusha 30 000
Dodoma Stadium Dodoma 32 000
Amaan Stadium Zanzibar 15 000
Fumba Stadium Zanzibar 35 000

Uganda Seats

Mandela National Stadium Kampala · Namboole 64 125
Hoima City Stadium Hoima 20 000
Akii Bua Stadium Lira 20 000

Frequently asked questions

Updated on 27 September 2026

When is AFCON 2027?

From Saturday 19 June to Saturday 17 July 2027. The opening match is scheduled for 19 June, the final for 17 July.

Where is AFCON 2027 played?

In Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is the first AFCON hosted by three countries, under the name "Pamoja", which means "together" in Swahili.

Which channel shows AFCON 2027 in France?

beIN Sports, which shows all 52 matches live (subscription required).

How many teams play at AFCON 2027?

24 teams, split into 6 groups of 4, for a total of 52 matches.

How do teams qualify for AFCON 2027?

The three host nations qualify automatically. The other 21 places are awarded through the qualifiers played during the 2026-2027 international windows.

When is the final tournament draw?

CAF will announce the date once the qualifiers are over.

Is AFCON 2027 the last one played in an odd year?

CAF has announced a calendar change after 2027. This page will be updated as soon as it is officially confirmed.

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