CAF Confirms 2026/27 Champions League and Confederation Cup Group Stage Dates

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the group-stage schedule for the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup during the ongoing draws for both competitions.

The group-stage matches will be played across six matchdays, starting in November 2026 and concluding in January 2027.

CAF has increased its financial investment in the two competitions, with the CAF Champions League winners set to receive a record USD 6 million, while the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup champions will earn USD 4 million.

CAF has also confirmed that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be used throughout the group stages of both competitions.

Confirmed Group Stage Dates

• Matchday 1: November 27–29, 2026
• Matchday 2: December 4–6, 2026
• Matchday 3: December 18–20, 2026
• Matchday 4: January 8–10, 2027
• Matchday 5: January 15–17, 2027
• Matchday 6: January 22–24, 2027