AFCON 2027 official broadcast rights have not yet been confirmed by CAF — rights deals are typically announced 6 to 12 months before the tournament. However, based on CAF’s confirmed broadcast partners for AFCON 2025 and the network of broadcasters already confirmed for AFCON 2027 qualifying coverage, this guide gives you the most accurate available picture of where to watch every match. This page will be updated the moment CAF confirms official AFCON 2027 broadcast deals.
What We Know for Certain — AFCON 2027 Broadcast Partners
Fans across the continent and beyond can follow AFCON via CAF’s broadcast partners which include SuperSport, beIN Sport, Canal+, Azam TV, New World TV, SABC Sport, ERTU, TBC Tanzania and KBC Kenya. These partners have been confirmed for AFCON 2027 qualifying coverage and are expected to hold rights for the tournament itself.
Based on this and AFCON 2025 broadcast patterns, here is the complete country-by-country guide.
Tanzania — Free to Air
As co-host and home nation, Tanzania will have the best and most accessible coverage of any country in the world.
| Broadcaster | Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| TBC Tanzania | Free to air — terrestrial | All Tanzania matches confirmed. Likely all group stage. |
| Azam TV | Satellite — subscription | Full tournament |
| SuperSport (DStv/GOtv) | Satellite — subscription | Full tournament on dedicated AFCON channel |
Tanzanians can catch the tournament on channels such as TBC, Azam and SuperSport, or stream the games via the DStv app. TBC Tanzania is free — no subscription, no satellite dish, available on terrestrial TV across the country. Every Tanzanian fan can watch Taifa Stars for free.
East Africa — Kenya and Uganda
| Country | Broadcaster | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya 🇰🇪 | KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation) | Free to air — confirmed CAF partner |
| Kenya 🇰🇪 | SuperSport (DStv / GOtv) | Full tournament — subscription |
| Uganda 🇺🇬 | Azam TV | Satellite — subscription |
| Uganda 🇺🇬 | SuperSport (DStv / GOtv) | Full tournament — subscription |
In Kenya, fans can watch and follow the tournament across several channels including dedicated SuperSport channels for the tournament available on DStv and GOtv. Additionally the matches can be streamed through the DStv app. Ugandans can watch AFCON matches on Azam TV and a dedicated SuperSport channel for the tournament.
Nigeria 🇳🇬
| Broadcaster | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NTA (Nigerian Television Authority) | Free to air | Selected matches via BON agreement |
| SuperSport (DStv / GOtv) | Subscription satellite | Full tournament |
| Channels TV | Free to air | Likely selected matches |
Selected AFCON matches will be broadcast live on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other stations through the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), significantly expanding local reach. Nigeria vs Tanzania at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium will be one of the most-watched matches in Nigerian broadcast history — expect NTA to carry this match free to air.
North Africa and MENA
| Country | Broadcaster | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria 🇩🇿 | EPTV (Entreprise Nationale de Télévision) | Free to air — state broadcaster |
| Algeria 🇩🇿 | beIN Sports | Subscription — full MENA coverage |
| Egypt 🇪🇬 | ERTU (Egyptian Radio & Television Union) | Free to air — confirmed CAF partner |
| Egypt 🇪🇬 | beIN Sports | Subscription |
| Tunisia 🇹🇳 | Watania / beIN Sports | Free to air + subscription |
| Morocco 🇲🇦 | SNRT | Free to air — state broadcaster |
| Morocco 🇲🇦 | beIN Sports | Subscription |
| MENA region broadly | beIN Sports | Exclusive subscription rights across North Africa and Middle East |
beIN Sports covers North African countries including Egypt and holds MENA regional rights. Additionally in Algeria state-owned EPTV will be airing matches.
Sub-Saharan Africa
| Region / Country | Broadcaster | Type |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa 🇿🇦 | SABC Sport | Free to air — selected matches |
| South Africa 🇿🇦 | SuperSport (DStv) | Full tournament — subscription |
| West Africa (Francophone) | Canal+ Afrique | Subscription — full tournament |
| West Africa (Anglophone) | SuperSport (DStv / GOtv) | Full tournament — subscription |
| Ghana 🇬🇭 | SuperSport / local free-to-air | Selected matches free, full on SuperSport |
| Cameroon 🇨🇲 | CRTV Sports | Free to air — state broadcaster |
| Ethiopia 🇪🇹 | ETV Ethiopia | Free to air |
| Senegal 🇸🇳 | RTS / Canal+ Afrique | Free to air + subscription |
| Mali 🇲🇱 | ORTM | Free to air — state broadcaster |
| Sub-Saharan Africa broadly | SuperSport | Primary English and Portuguese-language rights |
In Sub-Saharan Africa, SuperSport holds the primary English and Portuguese-language rights with live coverage available on DStv and GOtv through a dedicated AFCON channel. For French-speaking territories Canal+ Sport will deliver extensive coverage.
In South Africa, SABC will provide free-to-air coverage of selected matches ensuring accessibility for viewers nationwide.
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
| Broadcaster | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Channel 4 / E4 / 4Seven | Free to air | AFCON 2025 rights holder — likely to retain for 2027 |
| Channel4.com / All 4 | Free streaming | All matches streamed free online |
| Channel 4 Sport YouTube | Free streaming | Selected matches on YouTube |
Channel 4 secured exclusive rights to AFCON 2025 — the first time all 52 AFCON matches were on free-to-air in the UK. Coverage was split across Channel 4, E4, 4Seven and two streaming platforms — Channel4.com and the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.
AFCON 2027 UK rights have not been confirmed but Channel 4’s AFCON 2025 deal was a landmark moment for African football in the UK. Given the success of the partnership and AFCON 2027 being hosted in East Africa — a region with a large UK diaspora — a renewal is likely. Check back here when rights are confirmed.
United States 🇺🇸
| Broadcaster | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| beIN Sports | Subscription TV | Exclusive US rights holder for AFCON 2025 |
| beIN Sports Connect | Streaming subscription | Online streaming of all matches |
| Fubo TV | Streaming subscription | Carries beIN Sports channels |
| Fanatiz | Streaming subscription | Available for AFCON coverage |
beIN Sports holds exclusive rights to the tournament in the US. Fans can watch AFCON in the USA on beIN Sports via Fubo, Fanatiz and beIN Sports Connect. AFCON 2027 US rights have not been confirmed but beIN Sports is the expected rights holder based on its long-standing agreement with CAF.
Canada 🇨🇦
| Broadcaster | Type |
|---|---|
| beIN Sports | Subscription — expected rights holder |
| Fubo Canada | Streaming — carries beIN Sports |
| Fanatiz | Streaming subscription |
Australia 🇦🇺
| Broadcaster | Type |
|---|---|
| beIN Sports | Subscription — confirmed AFCON rights holder |
| beIN Sports Connect | Online streaming |
Europe
| Country | Broadcaster | Type |
|---|---|---|
| France 🇫🇷 | beIN Sports | Subscription |
| Germany / Austria 🇩🇪 | SportDigital / Joyn | Subscription + free streaming (Austria) |
| Netherlands 🇳🇱 | Ziggo Sport | Subscription |
| Italy 🇮🇹 | Sportitalia | Free to air |
| Spain 🇪🇸 | Movistar | Subscription |
| Greece 🇬🇷 | ERT | Free to air — state broadcaster |
| Portugal 🇵🇹 | Sport TV | Subscription |
| Ireland 🇮🇪 | Channel 4 (same as UK) | Free to air |
CAF secured broadcast partnerships across Europe for AFCON 2025 including Ziggo Sport in the Netherlands, Sportitalia in Italy, beIN Sports in France and Sportdigital in Germany.
Middle East
| Region | Broadcaster | Type |
|---|---|---|
| UAE / Gulf states | beIN Sports | Subscription — dominant regional rights holder |
| Saudi Arabia | beIN Sports | Subscription |
| Qatar | beIN Sports | Subscription — home market |
How to Stream AFCON 2027 Online
For fans who do not have access to a TV or want to watch on mobile and laptop, here are the streaming options based on AFCON 2025 patterns:
| Location | Free Option | Paid Option |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | TBC Tanzania app / website | DStv app (SuperSport) |
| Kenya | KBC digital | DStv app |
| Nigeria | NTA app (selected matches) | DStv app |
| UK | Channel4.com / All 4 / YouTube | N/A — all free |
| USA | None (legal) | beIN Sports Connect / Fubo / Fanatiz |
| Australia | None (legal) | beIN Sports Connect |
| France | None (legal) | beIN Sports |
| Germany | Joyn (Austria only) | SportDigital |
CAF Official Streaming
CAF operates its own digital platform at cafonline.com. For some territories without a confirmed local broadcaster, CAF may offer official streaming directly. Check cafonline.com for your country’s specific streaming options once AFCON 2027 rights are fully confirmed.
Watching AFCON 2027 in Tanzania — Fan Zones
For fans actually travelling to Tanzania for AFCON 2027, you have an option that beats any broadcast — watching live in a fan zone or at the stadium itself. The major fan zones in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Zanzibar will screen every match with giant outdoor screens, live music, street food and the electric atmosphere of East African football.
The biggest fan zones in Dar es Salaam are at the Slipway complex in Msasani and Coco Beach — both free entry and open for every match. See our complete Where to Watch guide for the full list of venues across all three host cities.
Kick-off Times by Time Zone
| Kick-off EAT | UTC | UK/GMT | West Africa (WAT) | South Africa (SAST) | USA East (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 07:00 |
| 17:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 10:00 |
| 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 13:00 |
All AFCON 2027 matches are played in East Africa Time — EAT, UTC+3. The 20:00 EAT kick-offs are the most common evening slot and fall at 17:00 UTC — a perfect early evening slot for UK viewers and a lunchtime slot for US East Coast fans.
This Page Will Be Updated
Official AFCON 2027 broadcast rights are expected to be announced between late 2026 and early 2027. Bookmark this page — it will be updated immediately when CAF confirms the full list of official broadcasters for every territory.
For everything else you need to attend AFCON 2027 in Tanzania — tickets, visas, flights and accommodation — visit our complete practical guide. For the full fixture list and match schedule visit our fixtures page. For fan zones and venues showing every match in Tanzania visit our Where to Watch guide.
Broadcast rights information based on confirmed CAF broadcast partners for AFCON 2027 qualifying and AFCON 2025 rights deals. AFCON 2027 tournament broadcast rights not yet officially confirmed by CAF as of June 2026. This page will be updated when official confirmation is received.