The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the official calendar for the 2025-26 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.
Both tournaments will kick off in September 2025, immediately following the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in August.
Key Dates:
* Preliminary Rounds: September 19-28, 2025 (First) & October 17-26, 2025 (Second)
* Group Stage: November 2025 to February 2026
* Quarterfinals: March 13-22, 2026
* Semifinals: April 10-19, 2026
* Finals: May 8-24, 2026
Player Registration:
Registration windows are set for August 1-31, 2025 (preliminary rounds), September 1-30, 2025 (second preliminary round), October 1-31, 2025 (group stage), and January 1-31, 2026 (remainder of group stage and knockout phases).
