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How Many Months Until Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
About 8 months to go.
Africa Cup of Nations lands in June 2027, on Saturday, June 19, 2027.
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The month-by-month countdown to Africa Cup of Nations 2027
- Calendar months remaining: ~8
- Target month: June 2027
- That spans roughly 36 weeks, or 258 days
- Event date: Saturday, June 19, 2027
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Dates & Schedule
| Date | June 19 – July 17, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Status | Confirmed |
| Day of week | Saturday |
| Countdown | 258 days (36 weeks) |
| Venue | Stadiums across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda |
| Location | Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda |
| Tickets | Not yet on sale; opening-match and final hosts still to be named |
| What may change | CAF has confirmed the start and final dates. The countries that will host the opening match and the final are still to be announced. |
| Source | CAF |
| Source checked | July 27, 2026 |
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is about 8 months away, arriving in June on Saturday, June 19, 2027 — roughly 36 weeks, or 258 days, from today.
AFCON 2027 starts Saturday, June 19 and the final is Saturday, July 17. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-host. CAF has not yet said which country gets the opening match or the final.
Use June 19 for the tournament start. Recheck CAF before you book travel, because the opening and final venues are still to be named.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many months until Africa Cup of Nations?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is about 8 months away. Measured in calendar months, that is a long enough runway to handle anything that needs months of lead time, like travel or bookings, before June 19, 2027.
What month is Africa Cup of Nations in?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 falls in June, on Saturday, June 19, 2027. Knowing the target month — not just a day count — helps you line it up against pay periods, seasons, and other monthly commitments.
How many full months remain until Africa Cup of Nations?
Roughly 8 whole months stand between today and Africa Cup of Nations 2027. Counting in months keeps long-range plans realistic without getting lost in a large day total.
Is Africa Cup of Nations this month or next month?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is about 8 months out, so it is still several months ahead. The exact date is June 19, 2027.
Why count down to Africa Cup of Nations in months?
Months are the natural unit for long-horizon planning — budgets, billing cycles, and seasonal prep all run month to month. A 8-months countdown to Africa Cup of Nations 2027 frames the wait the way a calendar actually works.
When is Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is on Saturday, June 19, 2027 — about 8 months from today.
How can I track the months until Africa Cup of Nations?
The free Outside app shows Africa Cup of Nations 2027 as a home screen countdown widget on your iPhone, so the months remaining stay visible and refresh as each month passes.
When exactly is Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
AFCON 2027 starts Saturday, June 19 and the final is Saturday, July 17. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-host. CAF has not yet said which country gets the opening match or the final.
What should I confirm before Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
CAF has confirmed the start and final dates. The countries that will host the opening match and the final are still to be announced. Use June 19 for the tournament start. Recheck CAF before you book travel, because the opening and final venues are still to be named.
