The Confederation of African Football confirmed that the group stage draw for the Champions League and Confederation Cup will take place on 28 October 2026. Officials will host the proceedings at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in 6th of October City, Cairo. Following the selection process, the group stage matches are scheduled to occur between November 2026 and January 2027.
Preliminary Rounds and Draw Logistics
Confederation of African Football officials scheduled the second preliminary round second-leg matches for 23, 24, and 25 October 2026. These fixtures determine the final field of clubs for the group stage draw. Following the conclusion of the draw, the Confederation of African Football will host a 48-hour workshop for club representatives. This meeting focuses on organizational and logistical arrangements required for the upcoming season. Attendees will address travel requirements, match-day protocols, and administrative standards established for the tournament. The sessions ensure that all participating clubs understand the operational expectations before the group stage matches commence in November 2026.
Detailed Group Stage Schedule
Confederation of African Football officials finalized the group stage fixture dates for the 2026-2027 season. Matches begin with Round 1, scheduled for 27-28 November. Clubs will then compete in Round 2 from 4-6 December, followed by Round 3 on 18-19 December.
The schedule resumes in the new year with Round 4 taking place on 8-9 January 2027. Round 5 follows on 15-16 January 2027. The group stage concludes with Round 6 matches, which are set for 22-23 January 2027. These dates govern the competition timeline for all participating teams throughout the final phase of the group stage.
Knockout Stages and Final Matches
Quarter-final matches are set to take place in early 2027. The first leg of these fixtures occurs from 26-28 February, with the second leg scheduled for 5-7 March.
Following the quarter-finals, the competition moves to the semi-final stage. Clubs will play the first leg of these matches on 9-10 April, followed by the second leg on 16-17 April.
The Confederation of African Football confirmed that the final matches for both the Champions League and Confederation Cup will occur in a window between 9 May and 31 May 2027. These dates finalize the competitive calendar for the remainder of the 2026-2027 season, establishing the timeline for teams advancing from the group stages through to the conclusion of the tournament.
Prize Money for Competition Winners
The Confederation of African Football confirmed the financial rewards for the victors of the 2026-2027 season. The winner of the Champions League receives a prize of 6 million US dollars. Meanwhile, the winner of the Confederation Cup receives a prize of 4 million US dollars. These figures represent the total payouts designated for the clubs that secure the top titles in each respective tournament. The Confederation of African Football allocates these funds as part of the competition structure for the season.