Africa Cup of Nations 2027 · Guide for US fans
🇺🇸 AFCON 2027 Schedule, US Times & How to Watch
Quick answer: When is AFCON 2027?
AFCON 2027 (the Africa Cup of Nations) runs from June 19 to July 17, 2027, in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. East Africa is 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time during the tournament, so a 7:00 pm kick-off in Nairobi or Dar es Salaam is noon ET / 9:00 am PT. In the US, the qualifiers are shown on beIN Sports.
AFCON 2027 key dates
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Tournament starts | Saturday, June 19, 2027 |
| Final | Saturday, July 17, 2027 |
| Host countries | Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (the first three-country AFCON) |
| Teams | 24 |
| Next qualifiers | November 9–17, 2026, then March 22–30, 2027 |
What time is AFCON 2027 in the US?
All matches are played in East Africa Time (EAT). The time difference changes with US daylight saving, so here’s the conversion for both the November 2026 qualifiers and the June–July 2027 tournament.
June–July 2027 tournament (US daylight time)
| East Africa (EAT) | Eastern (ET) | Central (CT) | Pacific (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 am | 8:00 am | 6:00 am |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 noon | 11:00 am | 9:00 am |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | 12:00 noon |
November 2026 qualifiers (US standard time)
| East Africa (EAT) | Eastern (ET) | Central (CT) | Pacific (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 pm | 8:00 am | 7:00 am | 5:00 am |
| 7:00 pm | 11:00 am | 10:00 am | 8:00 am |
| 10:00 pm | 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | 11:00 am |
Not every qualifier is played in East Africa, so kick-off times vary by venue. Check our qualifiers table for each match day’s schedule.
How to watch AFCON in the USA
CAF lists beIN Sports as the US broadcaster for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. beIN Sports is available through many TV and streaming packages, so check your provider for the channel. Broadcast details for the 2027 tournament itself will be added here once confirmed.
Following a team from the US?
- Tanzania (Taifa Stars): they play Nigeria twice in the November window. Taifa Stars upcoming matches
- Morocco: they lead Group A with 6 points from 2 games. Group A table
- Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt and more: all 12 group tables
🏆 Who will win AFCON 2027?
Pick your qualifiers and champion with our free AFCON 2027 Predictor & Simulator.
AFCON 2027 FAQs for US fans
When is AFCON 2027?
AFCON 2027 runs from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
Where is AFCON 2027 being held?
In East Africa, across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is the first Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by three countries.
What time are AFCON 2027 games in Eastern Time?
During the tournament, East Africa is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Time. A 7:00 pm kick-off in East Africa is 12:00 noon ET and 9:00 am PT.
What channel is AFCON on in the USA?
CAF lists beIN Sports as the US broadcaster for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
How many teams play at AFCON 2027?
24 teams: co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, plus 21 teams from the qualifiers, which finish in March 2027.