CAF has released the match schedule for inter-club competitions for the 2026-27 season. The Preliminary rounds for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup start in September 2026.
Group stages set for November 2026 to January 2027. The finals of both tournaments are scheduled for 9–31 May 2027
The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winners will still get USD 6 million, and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup winners will still get USD 4 million.
Starting on 4–6 September 2026 (first leg), the First Preliminary Round will officially mark the 2026/27 season; the return legs will follow from 11–13 September 2026.
The Second Preliminary Round is set for 16–18 October 2026, with the pivotal second legs played between 23 and 25 October 2026.
Beginning at the end of November, the group stage of both tournaments will start after the early rounds are finished.
The Preliminary Rounds:
- First Preliminary Round: 4-6 September 2026 (First Leg)
- First Preliminary Round: 11-13 September 2026 (Second Leg)
- Second Preliminary Round: 16-18 October 2026 (First Leg)
- Second Preliminary Round: 23-25 October 2026 (Second Leg)
The Group Stage Fixtures have been scheduled as follows:
Matchday 1: 27-29 November 2026
Matchday 2: 4-6 December 2026
Matchday 3: 18-20 December 2026
Matchday 4: 8-10 January 2027
Matchday 5: 15-17 January 2027
Matchday 6: 22-24 January 2027
The Knockout Stage Fixtures:
Quarterfinals: 26-28 February 2027 (First Leg)
Quarterfinals: 5-7 March 2027 (Second Leg)
Semifinals: 9-11 April 2027 (First Leg)
Semifinals: 16-18 April 2027 (Second Leg)
Finals: 9-31 May 2027
