CAF announces dates for Champions League and Confederation Cup group stage draw

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the group-stage draws for the 2026-27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will take place in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

The draws will be held at the headquarters of the Egypt Football Association (EFA), with 16 qualified clubs in each competition set to discover their group-stage opponents.

Draw Schedule Confirmed

The CAF Confederation Cup draw will begin at 14:00 Cairo time (11:00 GMT), followed by the CAF Champions League draw at 15:00 Cairo time (12:00 GMT).

The proceedings will determine the composition of the groups for Africa’s two leading continental club competitions, with the qualified teams divided into four groups of four in each tournament.

Group Stage to Begin in November

The group-stage campaigns are scheduled to begin in November 2026, marking the next phase of the race for continental honours.

Clubs from across Africa will discover the opponents they must overcome as they pursue success in their respective competitions.

CAF has also confirmed that both draws will be broadcast live on its official digital platforms, including CAF TV on YouTube.