We are pleased to announce the match schedule for the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 League Stage.
In the League Stage, each team will play 4 home matches and 4 away matches against teams from different regions. The top 8 teams will advance to the Knockout Stage.
Match Schedule
*All times are local times
| Match Day | Kick-off | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD1 | Tuesday, September 15 | 19:00 | Newcastle Jets (Australia) | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| MD2 | Tuesday, October 13 | 19:15 | Cong An Hanoi (Vietnam) | Hang Day Stadium |
| MD3 | Wednesday, October 28 | 19:00 | Pohang Steelers (South Korea) | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| MD4 | Wednesday, November 4 | 19:15 | Buriram United (Thailand) | Buriram Stadium |
| MD5 | Wednesday, November 25 | 19:00 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (South Korea) | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| MD6 | Wednesday, December 2 | 19:15 | Port FC (Thailand) | Thammasat Stadium |
| MD7 | Tuesday, February 9, 2027 | 19:00 | Daejeon Hana Citizen (South Korea) | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| MD8 | Tuesday, February 16, 2027 | 19:00 | Ratchaburi FC (Thailand) | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
Knockout Stage Schedule
■Round of 16
First Leg: Tuesday, March 9, 2027 and Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Second Leg: Tuesday, March 16, 2027 and Wednesday, March 17, 2027
*Home and away format
■Finals
Friday, April 23, 2027 – Saturday, May 1, 2027
*Quarter-finals to final, single match in a centralized format
For schedules of other groups and more details, please visit the official tournament website.
AFC Champions League Elite Official Website
https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite/home.html