Sports calendar 2027: CIS and Central Asia
Football, hockey and MMA drive traffic in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Here are the dates for 2027.
Asian Cup7 Jan – 5 Feb
UCL final5 June
Local leaguesspring – autumn
Hockeyautumn – spring
AFC Asian Cup
The AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia runs from 7 January to 5 February 2027 — the biggest football event of the year for Uzbekistan and Central Asian fans.
European football
- Champions League — knockouts in spring, final on 5 June in Madrid.
- Premier League and LaLiga — August to May.
- Clubs from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan in European competitions bring local spikes.
Local leagues
The Uzbekistan Super League and the Kazakhstan Premier League usually run from spring to autumn — dates to be announced.
Hockey and MMA
- KHL hockey — autumn to spring, strong in Kazakhstan.
- MMA and boxing cards — all year, big in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.
FAQ
When is the 2027 AFC Asian Cup?
From 7 January to 5 February 2027 in Saudi Arabia.
What converts in Uzbekistan?
National-team football, the Champions League and local derbies — with Telegram as the main channel.
What converts in Kazakhstan?
Football, hockey and MMA — in Russian and Kazakh.
Updated: · Nick, 1xBet affiliate manager