TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 (AFCON 2027) is Africa's national-team football championship. It is co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and runs from 19 June to 17 July 2027. The opening match is on Saturday 19 June and the final on Saturday 17 July. It is for football fans across Africa and the diaspora who want to follow their national team.

About TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027

The Africa Cup of Nations is organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and brings together Africa's top national teams. The 2027 edition is co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in East Africa. The word pamoja means 'together' in Swahili, which reflects the joint hosting.

The tournament has a group stage followed by knockout rounds, ending with the final. At the time of writing, CAF had not confirmed which country will host the opening match and the final, or the full list of host stadiums. Qualifying also decides which teams will take part.

Official news, fixtures and ticket information are on the official CAF website.

AFCON 2027 dates and venues

The AFCON 2027 dates are 19 June to 17 July 2027. CAF states that the opening match will be played on Saturday 19 June 2027 and the final on Saturday 17 July 2027.

Matches will be played in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is one of the main gateways to the region. The exact host cities, stadiums and match schedule will be confirmed by CAF, so check the official website before you plan routes.

How to get to East Africa for AFCON 2027

The main international airports in the host countries are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya, Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Entebbe International Airport (EBB), which serves Kampala, Uganda.

Fans may need to move between host countries during the tournament, so plan regional flights early. Distances between host cities can be large, and road travel can take many hours. For groups, build in buffer days between matches in different countries.

Where to stay

Where to stay depends on where your team plays. In Nairobi, popular areas include Westlands, Kilimani and the city centre. In Dar es Salaam, Masaki and the Msasani Peninsula are popular. In Kampala, central areas such as Kololo are convenient, and Entebbe suits short stays near the airport.

Once the match schedule is published, book hotels near the host stadiums quickly. Hotels in host cities will be in high demand on match days.

Planning a group trip to AFCON 2027

AFCON 2027 is a strong product for agencies with clients in Africa and the African diaspora. Fans from North Africa, Sudan and Egypt, for example, will travel if their teams qualify.

• Flexible packages: plan flexible AFCON 2027 travel packages until qualifying and the draw are complete.
• Official tickets: use official CAF ticketing only. Avoid unofficial resellers.
• Package ideas: flights, hotel nights in the host city, match tickets, airport and stadium transfers, and a safari or beach extension between matches.
• Multi-country trips: plan regional flights between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda early.
• Entry and health: ask travellers to check the official entry and health requirements for each host country they will visit.

Frequently asked questions

When is AFCON 2027?

AFCON 2027 runs from 19 June to 17 July 2027. The opening match is on Saturday 19 June 2027 and the final is on Saturday 17 July 2027.

Where is AFCON 2027 held?

AFCON 2027 is co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. CAF will confirm the host cities, stadiums and which country hosts the opening match and final.

How do I get tickets for AFCON 2027?

Tickets will be sold through official CAF channels. Check the official CAF website for ticket sale dates, and avoid unofficial resellers.

What are the main airports for AFCON 2027?

The main gateways are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) near Kampala.

Do I need different entry documents for each AFCON host country?

Rules can differ between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Travellers should check the official entry and health requirements for each host country before travel.

Travel agencies can book flights for travellers going to AFCON 2027 in the QuickOTA B2B Panel and set their own markup.