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What Day Is Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 falls on a Saturday — Saturday, June 19, 2027. That's 258 days away.
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Date details for Africa Cup of Nations 2027
- Day of week: Saturday
- Date: Saturday, June 19, 2027
- Days remaining: 258
- Weeks remaining: 36
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 falls on a Saturday — Saturday, June 19, 2027. That is 258 days away, or about 36 weeks and 8 months.
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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The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 runs from Saturday, June 19 to Saturday, July 17. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-host. CAF will name the opening-match and final host countries later.
History & Significance
AFCON is Africa's men's national-team championship. The 2027 edition is the first hosted by three countries and the first in East Africa since Ethiopia in 1976.
Africa Cup of Nations 2027: Frequently Asked Questions
What day is Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 falls on Saturday, Saturday, June 19, 2027. That is 258 days (about 36 weeks) from today.
What day of the week is Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is on a Saturday. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 19, 2027; the weekday alone does not determine whether it is a public holiday or a day off.
Is Africa Cup of Nations 2027 on a weekday or weekend?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 falls on a Saturday, which is a weekend. Knowing this early helps you plan time off, travel, or gatherings around the date.
When is Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is on Saturday, Saturday, June 19, 2027 — 258 days away. Add a free countdown widget on your iPhone with the Outside app to keep the date in view.
How many days until Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
There are 258 days until Africa Cup of Nations 2027 on Saturday, Saturday, June 19, 2027 — approximately 36 weeks from now.
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.
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