- CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup preliminary rounds to kick off in September 2026
- Group stages scheduled between November 2026 and January 2027
- Finals of both competitions to be played during the period 9–31 May 2027
- Prize money of $6 million for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winners and $4 million for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup champions remains in place
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has announced the match calendar for the 2026/27 season of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.
The 2026/27 season will kick-off with the First Preliminary Round on 4-6 September 2026 (first leg), followed by the return legs from 11-13 September 2026. The Second Preliminary Round is scheduled for 16-18 October 2026, with the decisive return fixtures taking place between 23-25 October 2026.
Following the completion of the preliminary stages, the group phase of both competitions will begin at the end of November.
The Preliminary Rounds:
- First Preliminary Round: 4-6 September 2026 (First Leg)
- First Preliminary Round: 11-13 September 2026 (Second Leg)
- Second Preliminary Round: 16-18 October 2026 (First Leg)
- Second Preliminary Round: 23-25 October 2026 (Second Leg)
The Group Stage Fixtures have been scheduled as follows:
- Matchday 1: 27-29 November 2026
- Matchday 2: 4-6 December 2026
- Matchday 3: 18-20 December 2026
- Matchday 4: 8-10 January 2027
- Matchday 5: 15-17 January 2027
- Matchday 6: 22-24 January 2027
The Knockout Stage Fixtures:
- Quarterfinals: 26-28 February 2027 (First Leg)
- Quarterfinals: 5-7 March: 2027 (Second Leg)
- Semifinals: 9-11 April 2027 (First Leg)
- Semifinals: 16-18 April 2027 (Second Leg)
- Finals: 9-31 May 2027
For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, visit www.cafonline.com.
