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The clock above counts down to the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Final on July 11, 2027 at the new Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca, Morocco, the championship match of African football's premier national-team tournament.
The Africa Cup of Nations, organised by the Confederation of African Football, is the continent's flagship international football competition. The 2027 edition was originally awarded to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda but was reassigned to Morocco in late 2024 following CAF's review of host readiness. The tournament returns to a June-July window after recent winter slots, with the 24-team format established at the 2019 edition retained.
The Grand Stade Hassan II, designed by Populous and Oualalou + Choi, is being built specifically for the tournament with a planned capacity of 115,000, making it the largest football-specific stadium in the world. The venue is also expected to host the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco co-hosts with Spain and Portugal. The 2027 final is therefore a key opening night for one of football's most-anticipated venue projects.
Per CAF scheduling, kick-off is at 21:00 GMT (22:00 WAT/local Casablanca). The 90-minute match plus extra time and penalties applies. VAR with semi-automated offside is in operation. AFCON 2027 launches a redesigned trophy and revamped CAF presentation graphics. Defending champion Ivory Coast (2023) and reigning African Player of the Year contenders are expected to draw the heaviest pre-final attention.
In Africa the tournament is broadcast across the SuperSport network and free-to-air on national broadcasters in participating nations. The UK streams on BBC iPlayer and FreeSports. The US carries it on beIN Sports. France has it on beIN Sports France. India is on FanCode. The 21:00 GMT kick-off converts to 22:00 BST, 16:00 ET, 23:00 CEST, 02:30 IST Monday, and 07:00 AEST Monday.
AFCON viewers also follow the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, the Women's World Cup 2027 Final, the UEFA Champions League Final 2026, and the UEFA Euro 2028 Final.
When is the AFCON 2027 Final? Sunday July 11, 2027 with kick-off at 21:00 GMT. Where is the AFCON 2027 Final held? The new Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca, Morocco. How can I watch the AFCON 2027 Final? Live on SuperSport across Africa, beIN Sports in the US, BBC iPlayer in the UK, and FanCode in India. Why was Morocco chosen as host? CAF reassigned the tournament after reviewing East Africa joint-bid readiness, and Morocco offered fully built or under-construction infrastructure aligned with its 2030 World Cup co-hosting plans.
