CAF announces Match Calendar for TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2026-27 and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026-27 seasons
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TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup preliminary rounds to kick off in September 2026
Group stages scheduled between November 2026 and January 2027
Finals of both competitions to be played during the period 9–31 May 2027
Prize money of USD 6 million for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winners and USD 4 million for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup champions remains in place
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has announced the match calendar for the 2026/27 season of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League andTotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
The 2026/27 season will kick-off with the First Preliminary Round on 4-6 September 2026 (first leg), followed by the return legs from 11-13 September 2026. The Second Preliminary Round is scheduled for 16-18 October 2026, with the decisive return fixtures taking place between 23-25 October 2026.
Following the completion of the preliminary stages, the group phase of both competitions will begin at the end of November.
The Preliminary Rounds:
First Preliminary Round:4-6 September 2026 (First Leg)
First Preliminary Round:11-13 September 2026 (Second Leg)
Second Preliminary Round:16-18 October 2026 (First Leg)
Second Preliminary Round:23-25 October 2026 (Second Leg)
The Group Stage Fixtures have been scheduled as follows:
Matchday 1: 27-29 November 2026
Matchday 2: 4-6 December 2026
Matchday 3: 18-20 December 2026
Matchday 4: 8-10 January 2027
Matchday 5: 15-17 January 2027
Matchday 6: 22-24 January 2027
The Knockout Stage Fixtures:
Quarterfinals: 26-28 February 2027 (First Leg)
Quarterfinals: 5-7 March: 2027 (Second Leg)
Semifinals: 9-11 April 2027 (First Leg)
Semifinals: 16-18 April 2027 (Second Leg)
Finals: 9-31 May 2027
For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, visit www.cafonline.com.
