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The draw for AFCON 2025 was held on 27 January 2025 and produced six groups of four teams each.

The qualifiers for AFCON 2025 began with a preliminary round (March 2024) and continued through group stage matches in late 2024.

The tournament’s final — held on 18 January 2026 — will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

The tournament will take place across multiple Moroccan cities and stadiums, giving fans across the kingdom a chance to watch live football.

AFCON 2025 is set to attract thousands of football fans to Morocco, and one of the most common questions travelers ask is: How much do the tickets cost?
While CAF has not released the final official prices yet, early estimates from previous editions and local Moroccan organizers give us a clear idea of what fans can expect.

Buying tickets for AFCON 2025 is simple through the official CAF ticketing platform. Fans can register online to receive early updates and secure their seats.

Here is the complete breakdown of the AFCON 2025 schedule to help fans plan their travel and match attendance.

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 officially starts on 21 December 2025, with the opening match held in Rabat. This highly anticipated kickoff will set the tone for a month filled with world-class football.

AFCON 2025 will be hosted entirely in Morocco, one of the most visited destinations in Africa. Six cities will welcome football fans from around the world: Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier, and Fès.

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is officially scheduled from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. This exciting winter edition will bring together the best African national teams in one of the continent’s most welcoming travel destinations—Morocco.