AFCOH 2027
One day. Sixteen teams. One cup.
AFCOH is played as a single-day knockout tournament: four groups, a clean bracket and a final under the evening light.
Date
6 August 2027
Location
Netherlands
Teams
16 teams
Entry fee
€275 per team
Format
From group stage to final
Every team is guaranteed three group matches before the knockout rounds begin.
01
Group stage
16 teams
4 groups of 4 — top two advance.
02
Quarter & semi
8 teams
Straight knockout, no second chances.
03
The final
2 teams
One match decides the AFCOH champion.
Match day
Schedule — 6 August 2027
09:00
Arrival & team check-in
Squad confirmation and kit check.
10:00
Opening ceremony
Nation parade and kick-off ritual.
10:30
Group stage
4 groups of 4 teams, every team plays three matches.
14:30
Quarter-finals
Group winners and runners-up advance.
16:00
Semi-finals
Four teams remain.
17:30
Final & awards
The AFCOH cup is lifted.
Regulations
Rules in short
- Squads of maximum 16 players, minimum 11 registered before the deadline.
- Group matches 2 x 15 minutes, knockout matches 2 x 20 minutes.
- Draws in knockout stages are decided by penalties.
- Players may represent one team only across the whole tournament.
- Full competition regulations are shared through the Team Portal.
Claim one of the 16 places
€275 per team. Your place is confirmed once payment is received.
Register your team