Quick overview
- Tournament dates: —
- Opening match: December 21, 2025 — Morocco vs Comoros
- Final: January 18, 2026 — Rabat
- Group stage: December 21–31, 2025
- Knockout phase: January 3–18, 2026
Group stage — key fixtures
The group stage is concentrated between December 21 and December 31, 2025. Below are the scheduled matches by group (dates and host city/stadium are shown where available).
Group A
- Dec 21, 2025: Morocco vs Comoros — Rabat
- Dec 22, 2025: Mali vs Zambia — Casablanca
- Dec 26, 2025: Morocco vs Mali — Rabat
- Dec 26, 2025: Zambia vs Comoros — Casablanca
- Dec 29, 2025: Morocco vs Zambia — Rabat
- Dec 29, 2025: Comoros vs Mali — Casablanca
Group B
- Dec 22, 2025: Egypt vs Zimbabwe — Agadir
- Dec 22, 2025: South Africa vs Angola — Marrakech
- Dec 26, 2025: Egypt vs South Africa — Agadir
- Dec 26, 2025: Angola vs Zimbabwe — Marrakech
- Dec 29, 2025: Egypt vs Angola — Agadir
- Dec 29, 2025: Zimbabwe vs South Africa — Marrakech
Group C
- Dec 23, 2025: Nigeria vs Tanzania — Fès
- Dec 23, 2025: Tunisia vs Uganda — Rabat
- Dec 27, 2025: Nigeria vs Tunisia — Fès
- Dec 27, 2025: Uganda vs Tanzania — Rabat
- Dec 30, 2025: Nigeria vs Uganda — Fès
- Dec 30, 2025: Tanzania vs Tunisia — Rabat
Group D
- Dec 23, 2025: Senegal vs Botswana — Tangier
- Dec 23, 2025: DR Congo vs Benin — Rabat
- Dec 27, 2025: DR Congo vs Senegal — Tangier
- Dec 27, 2025: Benin vs Botswana — Rabat
- Dec 30, 2025: Botswana vs DR Congo — Rabat
- Dec 30, 2025: Benin vs Senegal — Tangier
Group E
- Dec 24, 2025: Algeria vs Sudan — Rabat
- Dec 24, 2025: Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea — Casablanca
- Dec 28, 2025: Algeria vs Burkina Faso — Rabat
- Dec 28, 2025: Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan — Casablanca
- Dec 31, 2025: Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria — Rabat
- Dec 31, 2025: Burkina Faso vs Sudan — Casablanca
Group F
- Dec 24, 2025: Côte d’Ivoire vs Mozambique — Marrakech
- Dec 24, 2025: Cameroon vs Gabon — Agadir
- Dec 28, 2025: Cameroon vs Côte d’Ivoire — Marrakech
- Dec 28, 2025: Gabon vs Mozambique — Agadir
- Dec 31, 2025: Cameroon vs Mozambique — Agadir
- Dec 31, 2025: Côte d’Ivoire vs Gabon — Marrakech
Stadiums & host cities — at a glance
| City | Primary Stadium(s) | Typical Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Rabat | Prince Moulay Abdellah; Prince Moulay El Hassan; El Barid | Opening match, Morocco group fixtures, Final |
| Casablanca | Stade Mohammed V | Several group matches, third-place match (host city) |
| Marrakech | Grand Stade de Marrakech | Multiple group fixtures (Groups B / F) |
| Agadir | Grand Stade d’Agadir | Group matches including high-profile ties |
| Fès | Fès Sports Complex | Group C fixtures (including Nigeria) |
| Tangier | Grand Stade de Tanger | Group D fixtures (including Senegal) |
Knockout rounds — schedule overview
- Round of 16: starting January 3, 2026
- Quarter-finals: January 9–10, 2026
- Semi-finals: January 14, 2026
- Third-place match: January 17, 2026 — Casablanca
- Final: January 18, 2026 — Rabat
Tips for fans planning to attend
- Tickets go on sale well before the tournament — secure them early if you plan to travel.
- Plan travel between host cities in advance; many group matches are clustered by city.
- Book accommodation close to the stadiums, especially in Rabat and Casablanca where demand will be highest.
- Check local transport options (train, bus, domestic flights) for inter-city travel during the tournament window.
FAQ
When does AFCON 2025 start and finish?
AFCON 2025 begins on December 21, 2025 and concludes with the final on January 18, 2026.
Which city hosts the final?
The final is scheduled to take place in Rabat. For more details about Rabat Stadium, click here
Where can I find match tickets?
Ticket sale windows typically open months in advance. For the best chance at seats, sign up for official ticketing alerts and book travel after securing your tickets. For more details click here
