Sports calendar 2027: Africa
2027 is a home year for East Africa: AFCON comes to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Here are the dates that matter for African traffic.
AFCON 2027 — the main event
The Africa Cup of Nations runs from 19 June to 18 July 2027 in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Expect the biggest spike of the year across Anglophone and Francophone Africa.
- Prepare national-team content and creatives in May.
- Publish group-stage previews for every team in your GEO.
- Keep your promo code on screen in every match-day post.
European football all year
Premier League and Champions League weekends drive steady traffic in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Francophone Africa.
- Champions League final — 5 June 2027, Madrid.
- New European season — from August.
Cricket in Southern Africa
The ICC Cricket World Cup is hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from 4 October to 21 November 2027 — a strong window for Southern African and South Asian audiences.
Other events
- Women's World Cup, Brazil — 24 June to 25 July.
- FIBA Basketball World Cup, Qatar — 27 August to 12 September.
- CAF club competitions — knockout rounds in spring, dates to be announced.
FAQ
When is AFCON 2027?
From 19 June to 18 July 2027 in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Which GEOs gain most from AFCON?
All of Africa, especially host countries and big football nations like Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Egypt and Morocco.
How early should I prepare?
Start in May: content, creatives and tracking should be ready before the opening match.
Updated: · Nick, 1xBet affiliate manager