🌍 Africa Cup of Nations 2027
East Africa's first AFCON: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-host the 24-team tournament.
HostsKenya, Tanzania, Uganda
DatesJune – July 2027 (TBC by CAF)
Teams24
FinalTBC
Overview
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations goes to East Africa for the first time after CAF chose the joint 'Pamoja' bid from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. New and renovated stadiums are being delivered in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and Kampala ahead of the tournament.
It follows AFCON 2025 in Morocco (played December 2025 – January 2026) and keeps the 24-team format used since 2019.
Hosts and venues
Kenya
- Talanta Sports City, Nairobi (new build)
- Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi
Tanzania
- Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam
- Arusha (new stadium planned)
Uganda
- Hoima City Stadium (new build)
- Namboole (Mandela National Stadium), Kampala
Format
- 24 teams in six groups of four; group winners, runners-up and the four best third-placed teams reach the Round of 16.
- Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place play-off and final.
The path to AFCON 2027: how teams qualify
| Route | How it works |
|---|---|
| Hosts | Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda qualify automatically as co-hosts. |
| Qualifying | The remaining 21 places come from CAF's group qualifying, played across international windows in 2026 and early 2027 (draw and calendar to be confirmed by CAF). |
Key dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualifying draw and group matches |
| Early 2027 | Final qualifying round |
| June–July 2027 | Tournament (dates TBC) |
AFCON 2027 FAQ
Who hosts AFCON 2027?
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, as a joint East African bid.
When is AFCON 2027?
It is planned for June–July 2027; CAF has yet to confirm the exact dates.
How many teams play at AFCON 2027?
24, including the three hosts.
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Details marked TBC had not been confirmed by the organiser when this page was last reviewed (August 16, 2026).