The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the competition calendar for the 2026/27 editions of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, providing clubs across the continent with a clear roadmap for the upcoming inter-club season.
According to the schedule, the preliminary rounds will begin in September 2026, with the first phase taking place between September 4 and 13.
The second preliminary round is scheduled for October 16 to 25, as teams battle for places in the lucrative group stages of both competitions.
The group stage campaign will commence on November 27, 2026, and run through January 23, 2027, featuring six matchdays that will determine the clubs advancing to the knockout rounds.
The timing means teams will compete across the festive period and the start of the new year in what is expected to be a demanding schedule.
The knockout phase will begin with the quarter-finals, which are slated for February 26 to March 7, 2027.
The remaining contenders will then face off in the semi-finals between April 9 and April 17, 2027, with a place in the continental showpiece at stake.
CAF has also confirmed that the finals of both the Champions League and Confederation Cup will be played sometime between May 9 and May 31, 2027, although an exact date has yet to be announced.
The release of the calendar allows participating clubs, national leagues, broadcasters and supporters to begin preparations well in advance as Africa’s premier club competitions continue to grow in prestige and competitiveness.
With the dates now set, clubs from across the continent will turn their attention to securing qualification and assembling squads capable of challenging for continental glory in the 2026/27 season.
