The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027) is scheduled to be held jointly in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted in East Africa. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded the hosting rights to the three-nation bid, which was selected over competing bids.
The tournament is expected to take place in January and February 2027, following the traditional scheduling pattern used for recent editions of the competition. CAF has not yet officially confirmed the precise match schedule or the specific venues that will be used across the three host countries as of early April 2026.
The tri-nation hosting arrangement represents a significant logistical undertaking, requiring coordination across three separate national football associations and governments. Infrastructure development, including stadium upgrades and transportation links between host cities, is expected to be a major focus in the lead-up to the tournament.
AFCON 2027 will feature 24 teams, continuing the expanded format introduced at the 2019 edition in Egypt. The qualification process is expected to begin in the coming months, with African nations competing for places in the final tournament.
