2025 Africa Cup of Nations Schedule - All the Fixtures, Teams, Dates, Times and Venues
Excitement builds as Morocco hosts the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from December 21 to January 18, 2026. Featuring 24 teams divided into six groups, the tournament spans across six Moroccan cities including Rabat and Casablanca. Opening with Morocco vs. Comoros, it closes at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat. Iconic venues like Adrar Stadium in Agadir and Casablanca’s Stade Mohammed V will see action-packed fixtures, with diverse teams like Egypt, Nigeria, and Senegal battling for supremacy.
- The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations schedule has been set
- Tournament in Morocco begins on 21 December 2025
- Final will be played in Rabat on 18 January 2026
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to start on Sunday 21 December with hosts Morocco meeting Comoros at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
There are 24 nations taking part in six groups, the tournament held in six cities including Agadir, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh and Tangier.
The tournament ends where it began, the final to be played at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday 18 January 2026.
Fixtures
| Day/Date | Time (CET) | Match | Stage | Venue, City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 21 December | 20:00 | Morocco vs Comoros | Group A | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Monday 22 December | 15:30 | Mali vs Zambia | Group A | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca |
| Monday 22 December | 18:00 | Egypt vs Zimbabwe | Group B | Grand Stade d'Agadir, Agadir |
| Monday 22 December | 20:30 | South Africa vs Angola | Group B | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech |
| Tuesday 23 December | 13:00 | Nigeria vs Tanzania | Group C | Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès |
| Tuesday 23 December | 15:30 | Tunisia vs Uganda | Group C | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Tuesday 23 December | 18:00 | Senegal vs Botswana | Group D | Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier |
| Tuesday 23 December | 20:30 | DR Congo vs Benin | Group D | Stade Al Barid, Rabat |
| Wednesday 24 December | 18:00 | Algeria vs Sudan | Group E | Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat |
| Wednesday 24 December | 20:30 | Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea | Group E | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca |
| Wednesday 24 December | 18:00 | Ivory Coast vs Mozambique | Group F | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech |
| Wednesday 24 December | 20:30 | Cameroon vs Gabon | Group F | Grand Stade d'Agadir, Agadir |
| Friday 26 December | 13:00 | Morocco vs Mali | Group A | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Friday 26 December | 15:30 | Zambia vs Comoros | Group A | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca |
| Friday 26 December | 18:00 | Egypt vs South Africa | Group B | Grand Stade d'Agadir, Agadir |
| Friday 26 December | 20:30 | Angola vs Zimbabwe | Group B | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech |
| Saturday 27 December | 13:00 | Nigeria vs Tunisia | Group C | Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès |
| Saturday 27 December | 15:30 | Uganda vs Tanzania | Group C | Stade Al Barid, Rabat |
| Saturday 27 December | 18:00 | Senegal vs DR Congo | Group D | Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier |
| Saturday 27 December | 20:30 | Benin vs Botswana | Group D | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Sunday 28 December | 18:00 | Algeria vs Burkina Faso | Group E | Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat |
| Sunday 28 December | 20:30 | Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan | Group E | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca |
| Sunday 28 December | 18:00 | Ivory Coast vs Cameroon | Group F | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech |
| Sunday 28 December | 20:30 | Gabon vs Mozambique | Group F | Grand Stade d'Agadir, Agadir |
| Monday 29 December | 18:30 | Zambia vs Morocco | Group A | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Monday 29 December | 18:30 | Comoros vs Mali | Group A | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca |
| Monday 29 December | 20:30 | Angola vs Egypt | Group B | Grand Stade d'Agadir, Agadir |
| Monday 29 December | 20:30 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Group B | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech |
| Tuesday 30 December | 18:00 | Uganda vs Nigeria | Group C | Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès |
| Tuesday 30 December | 18:00 | Tanzania vs Tunisia | Group C | Stade Al Barid, Rabat |
| Tuesday 30 December | 20:30 | Benin vs Senegal | Group D | Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier |
| Tuesday 30 December | 20:30 | Botswana vs DR Congo | Group D | Stade Al Barid, Rabat |
| Wednesday 31 December | 20:30 | Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria | Group E | Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat |
| Wednesday 31 December | 20:30 | Sudan vs Burkina Faso | Group E | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca |
| Wednesday 31 December | 20:30 | Gabon vs Ivory Coast | Group F | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech |
| Wednesday 31 December | 20:30 | Mozambique vs Cameroon | Group F | Grand Stade d'Agadir, Agadir |
| Saturday 3 January | 18:00 | Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group C | Round of 16 | Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier |
| Saturday 3 January | 20:30 | Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F | Round of 16 | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca |
| Sunday 4 January | 18:00 | Runner-up Group B vs Runner-up Group F | Round of 16 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Sunday 4 January | 20:30 | Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/D/E | Round of 16 | Stade Al Barid, Rabat |
| Monday 5 January | 18:00 | Winner Group B vs 3rd Group A/C/D | Round of 16 | Grand Stade d'Agadir, Agadir |
| Monday 5 January | 20:30 | Winner Group C vs 3rd Group A/B/F | Round of 16 | Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès |
| Tuesday 6 January | 18:00 | Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group E | Round of 16 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Tuesday 6 January | 20:30 | Winner Group E vs Runner-up Group D | Round of 16 | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech |
| Friday 9 January | 18:00 | Winner R16 2 vs Winner R16 1 | Quarter-final | Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier |
| Friday 9 January | 20:30 | Winner R16 4 vs Winner R16 3 | Quarter-final | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Saturday 10 January | 18:00 | Winner R16 5 vs Winner R16 8 | Quarter-final | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech |
| Saturday 10 January | 20:30 | Winner R16 7 vs Winner R16 6 | Quarter-final | Grand Stade d'Agadir, Agadir |
| Wednesday 14 January | 18:00 | Winner QF 1 vs Winner R16 4 | Semi-final | Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier |
| Wednesday 14 January | 20:30 | Winner QF 2 vs Winner R16 3 | Semi-final | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Saturday 17 January | 20:00 | Third Place Playoff | Third Place Playoff | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca |
| Sunday 18 January | 20:00 | Final | Final | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
Groups
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Group E | Group F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | Egypt | Nigeria | Senegal | Algeria | Ivory Coast |
| Mali | South Africa | Tunisia | DR Congo | Burkina Faso | Cameroon |
| Zambia | Angola | Uganda | Benin | Equatorial Guinea | Gabon |
| Comoros | Zimbabwe | Tanzania | Botswana | Sudan | Mozambique |
Venues
The tournament will be played at nine stadiums in six cities in Morocco.
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Adrar Stadium | Agadir | 41,144 |
| Mohammed V Stadium | Casablanca | 45,891 |
| Fez Stadium | Fez | 35,468 |
| Marrakesh Stadium | Marrakesh | 41,245 |
| Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium | Rabat | 69,500 |
| Moulay Hassan Stadium | Rabat | 22,000 |
| Al Barid Stadium | Rabat | 18,000 |
| Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium | Rabat | 21,000 |
| Ibn Batouta Stadium | Tangier | 75,600 |
2025 Africa Cup of Nations FAQ
When is 2025 Africa Cup of Nations being played?
2025 Africa Cup of Nations is being played from from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
Where is 2025 Africa Cup of Nations being played?
2025 Africa Cup of Nations is being played in Morocco.
When is 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final being played?
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final being played on Sunday 18 January 2026.
How many teams are playing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations?
There are 24 teams playing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations including Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, Algeria, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Cameroon.
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