AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 Set for Kick-Off

DOHA: The AFC Champions League Two 2026/2027 begins on September 15, with 32 clubs aiming to make a winning start in Asia’s second-tier men’s club competition.

Formerly known as the AFC Cup, the tournament was rebranded ahead of the 2024/25 season and enters its 22nd edition.

The group stage features 32 teams, including five former champions and 11 newcomers, with Kuching City FC and Golgohar Sirjan FC set to make their continental debuts.

The top two teams from each of the eight groups will advance to the Round of 16 in February 2027.

🏆 Final: May 15, 2027
⚽ Round of 16: February 9–18
🏟️ Quarter-finals: March 2–18
🔥 Semi-finals: April 6–14