The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, is scheduled to kick off on June 19, 2027, with the final on July 17, 2027. The specific venue for the opening and closing matches, including Kenya's Ksh45 billion Talanta Stadium, remains undecided.

• The tournament dates were approved by the FIFA Council.
• A draw for the 48 participating teams in the qualifiers will be held on May 19, 2026.
• Confederation of African Football (CAF) will announce the host country for the opening and closing matches "in due course."