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When is Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is on Saturday, June 19, 2027 — that's 258 days (36 weeks) from today.
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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 on Saturday, June 19, 2027. That is 258 days away — about 36 weeks and 6 days, or roughly 8 months, 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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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
When is Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is on Saturday, June 19, 2027 — 258 days from today. You can track it with a free countdown widget on your iPhone home screen using the Outside app.
What day of the week is Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 falls on a Saturday. Knowing the weekday helps you plan time off, travel, or weekend activities around the date.
How long until Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is 36 weeks away — roughly 9 months from now. That's plenty of time to plan ahead.
Is there a free Africa Cup of Nations countdown app?
Yes. Outside is a free iPhone app with a Africa Cup of Nations countdown widget for your home screen. Countdowns and standard widgets are free. Features such as custom reminders and calendar sync may require Outside Pro.
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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