The Algerian Football Federation has confirmed that the draw for the national stage of the 2027 Algerian Cup will take place on Thursday, 17 December 2026. Officials scheduled the proceedings to begin at 5:00 PM. The event determines the tournament path for competing clubs across the country. Following the sponsorship agreement with Mobilis, the federation will host the ceremony in Baraki. Representatives from participating teams are expected to attend the session to learn their upcoming opponents. This stage of the competition serves as a primary focus for the Algerian Football Federation as it organizes the national calendar for the season. All necessary logistical preparations for the draw ceremony are now underway in Algeria.
Tournament Structure and Participants
The first round of the national stage, designated as the Round of 32, will include the 16 clubs currently competing in the Mobilis Ligue 1. These top-tier teams enter the competition as part of the formal structure established by the Algerian Football Federation. The participation of these 16 clubs ensures that the national stage maintains a high level of competition for the 2027 season. The Algerian Football Federation requires these clubs to adhere to the established tournament regulations during the draw process.
Preceding this national phase, the final stage of the regional round will feature 32 teams from the Ligue 2 Amateur. Alongside these squads, 16 teams representing various other divisions will complete the field for the regional qualification process. The Algerian Football Federation manages these regional brackets to narrow the field before the national stage commences. This qualification structure allows for a diverse range of clubs to compete for a spot in the Round of 32.
USM Alger enters the tournament as the defending champion of the Algerian Cup for the 2025-2026 season. The club earned this status following a victory in the previous final held on 30 April 2026. During that match, USM Alger defeated CR Belouizdad with a score of 2-1. Officials hosted the final at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Baraki.
The victory secured by USM Alger remains the most recent milestone for the competition. As the defending champions, USM Alger holds a prominent position in the upcoming 2027 tournament cycle. The Algerian Football Federation oversees the transition between the previous season’s conclusion and the upcoming draw, ensuring that the legacy of the 2025-2026 season is integrated into the current calendar. Fans and club officials look toward the upcoming ceremony in Baraki to see how the path to the next final will be structured for all qualifying participants. The federation continues to coordinate with regional leagues to finalize the list of teams that will join the 16 clubs from the Mobilis Ligue 1 in the national bracket.
