# 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

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

- Dates : 19 June to 17 July 2027
- Host countries : Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
- Format : 24 teams, 6 groups, 52 matches
- Stadiums : 10
- Organiser : CAF (https://www.cafonline.com)
- Updated on 27 September 2026

## Where to watch in France

- beIN Sports : All 52 matches live (Subscription)

All times on this page are given in French time.

## Tournament schedule

- Group stage : From 19 June — 36 matches
- Round of 16 : To be confirmed — 8 matches
- Quarter-finals : To be confirmed — 4 matches
- Semi-finals : To be confirmed — 2 matches
- Third place : To be confirmed — 1 match
- Final : 17 July — 1 match

Groups known after the draw.

## Qualified teams

- Kenya (Host country)
- Tanzania (Host country)
- Uganda (Host country)

## Stadiums and host cities

### Kenya
- Raila Odinga International Stadium, Nairobi — 60 000 seats
- Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi · Kasarani — 60 000 seats
- Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi — 30 000 seats
- Kipchoge Keino Stadium, Eldoret

### Tanzania
- Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam — 60 000 seats
- Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium, Arusha — 30 000 seats
- Dodoma Stadium, Dodoma — 32 000 seats
- Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar — 15 000 seats
- Fumba Stadium, Zanzibar — 35 000 seats

### Uganda
- Mandela National Stadium, Kampala · Namboole — 64 125 seats
- Hoima City Stadium, Hoima — 20 000 seats
- Akii Bua Stadium, Lira — 20 000 seats

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Other competitions

- [World Cup 2026](https://www.quodat.com/en/coupe-du-monde-2026) · [Markdown](https://www.quodat.com/en/coupe-du-monde-2026.md)

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Source : Quodat — https://www.quodat.com/en/can-2027