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How Many Weeks Until Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
36 weeks and 6 days to go.
That gives you a 36-week runway before Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, June 19, 2027.
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The week-by-week countdown to Africa Cup of Nations 2027
- Weeks remaining: 36 plus 6 days
- Whole weekends ahead: 36
- That works out to 258 total 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 36 weeks and 6 days away, landing on Saturday, June 19, 2027 — that works out to 258 days in total.
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 weeks until Africa Cup of Nations?
There are 36 weeks and 6 days until Africa Cup of Nations 2027. Counted in full weeks, that gives you a 36-week runway to plan before it lands on June 19, 2027.
How many weeks and days until Africa Cup of Nations?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is 36 weeks and 6 days away. Breaking the wait into weeks makes it easier to pace planning week by week rather than watching a single large day count.
How many weekends are there until Africa Cup of Nations?
There are roughly 36 weekends before Africa Cup of Nations 2027, since each remaining week brings one. That is a useful number for scheduling trips, shopping, or prep that can only happen on a Saturday or Sunday.
How many full weeks are left until Africa Cup of Nations?
36 complete weeks remain until Africa Cup of Nations 2027, plus 6 extra days. The event itself falls on a Saturday.
Why count down to Africa Cup of Nations in weeks instead of days?
Weeks match how most people actually plan — by weekend, pay period, or weekly routine. A 36-week countdown to Africa Cup of Nations 2027 turns a far-off date into a manageable number of weekly checkpoints.
When is Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 falls on Saturday, June 19, 2027 — 36 weeks and 6 days from today.
How can I track the weeks 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 weeks remaining stay in view and update automatically each week.
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.
