Rabat — Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
Completely modernised with new roofing and hospitality suites. Scheduled for key group games and a quarter-final, backed by fan parks along the Bouregreg river.
2025 Africa Cup of Nations — Morocco Hosts the Continent
Morocco welcomes Africa's greatest football celebration in December 2025. Discover venues, match timelines, fan experiences, and how the Atlas Lions are preparing to lift the trophy on home soil.
Tournament Snapshot
- Dates: 21 December 2025 – 18 January 2026 (final calendar to be ratified by CAF).
- Teams: 24 nations competing across seven Moroccan host cities.
- Draw: Official draw expected in autumn 2025 once final qualifiers conclude.
- Format: Six groups of four, with the top two and four best third-placed sides advancing to the Round of 16.
Group B
Group E
Group F
Host Cities & Venues
Morocco is using AFCON 2025 as a major rehearsal for the FIFA World Cup five years later. Stadium refurbishments upgrade fan comfort, player facilities, and broadcast technology.
Marrakesh — Grand Stade de Marrakesh
Renovated to blend Berber patterns with contemporary design. Will host Atlas Lions group matches and vibrant cultural showcases for travelling supporters.
Tangier — Ibn Batouta Stadium
Fresh from hosting the 2023 Club World Cup. Upgraded sight lines and hospitality tiers plus a ferry-friendly travel plan for fans coming from Europe.
Tétouan — Sania Ramel Stadium
The northern hub offers an intimate venue for group fixtures, connecting fans across the Tangier-Tétouan corridor with refreshed seating, lighting, and supporter zones.
Agadir — Adrar Stadium
Atlantic breezes meet solar-powered shading. Expect coastal fan villages, surfing excursions, and Round-of-16 drama.
Fez — Fez Stadium
Enhanced accessibility, new seating bowls, and a media centre celebrating the city’s artisan heritage. Host of group matches and a knockout tie.
Group Stage Fixtures
Knockout Roadmap
| Stage | Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | 03 Jan | 1st Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F | Grand Stadium of Tangier · Tangier |
| 03 Jan | 2nd Group A vs 2nd Group C | Mohammed V Stadium · Casablanca | |
| 04 Jan | 2nd Group B vs 2nd Group F | Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex · Rabat | |
| 04 Jan | 1st Group A vs 3rd Group C/D/E | El Barid Stadium · Rabat | |
| 05 Jan | 1st Group B vs 3rd Group A/C/D | Grand Stadium of Agadir · Agadir | |
| 05 Jan | 1st Group C vs 3rd Group B/F | Fès Sports Complex · Fez | |
| 06 Jan | 1st Group F vs 2nd Group E | Grand Stadium of Marrakesh · Marrakesh | |
| 06 Jan | 1st Group E vs 2nd Group D | Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex · Rabat | |
| Quarter-finals | 09 Jan | Winner H1 vs Winner H2 | Grand Stadium of Tangier · Tangier |
| 09 Jan | Winner H3 vs Winner H4 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex · Rabat | |
| 10 Jan | Winner H5 vs Winner H7 | Grand Stadium of Marrakesh · Marrakesh | |
| 10 Jan | Winner H8 vs Winner H6 | Grand Stadium of Agadir · Agadir | |
| Semi-finals | 14 Jan | Winner Q1 vs Winner Q3 | Grand Stadium of Tangier · Tangier |
| 14 Jan | Winner Q4 vs Winner Q2 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex · Rabat | |
| Third-place | 17 Jan | Losers of Semi-finals vs TBD | Mohammed V Stadium · Casablanca |
| Final | 18 Jan | Winners of Semi-finals vs TBD | Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex · Rabat |
Key Preparation Milestones
- Q3 2024: Stadium refurbishments enter final phase; CAF inspection visits every host city.
- December 2024: AFCON qualifiers conclude, setting up a thrilling draw in early 2025.
- February 2025: Ticketing phases open with priority access for Moroccan supporters’ clubs.
- Spring 2025: Volunteer training, fan park rehearsals, and public transport stress-tests across the host corridor.
- May 2025: Official match schedule released; teams confirm camp bases at the Mohammed VI Football Complex and satellite centres.
Atlas Lions Roadmap
Coach Walid Regragui is blending the 2022 World Cup core with rising talents from the Olympic squad and domestic Botola Pro champions.
- Leadership: Captain Romain Saïss anchors the defence while Achraf Hakimi provides attacking thrust from the flank.
- Midfield Engine: Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, and Bilal El Khannous combine physicality and creativity.
- Emerging Forwards: Abde Ezzalzouli, Ayoub El Kaabi, and Walid Cheddira supply pace and goals.
- Goalkeepers: Bono remains the last line, with youngsters from the Mohammed VI Academy ready to step in.
Training camps rotate between Rabat, Marrakech, and northern coastal bases to acclimatise players to every stadium environment.
Fan Experience & Travel
- Integrated ticketing and transport packages will connect stadium access with high-speed rail between Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakesh.
- Fan zones in each host city feature live performances, culinary trails, and interactive African football exhibits.
- Supporters arriving from Europe can benefit from expanded ferry services to Tangier and charter flights into Agadir and Marrakesh.
Community & Legacy
AFCON 2025 investments focus on long-term benefits:
- Grassroots programmes renewing pitches in 30+ communities.
- Women’s football accelerators delivering talent ID camps in each host region.
- Green infrastructure commitments, including solar-powered stadium sections and water recycling.
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