The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has confirmed that the highly anticipated Group Stage Draw for the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will take place on 3 November 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The draw will be staged at the studios of CAF’s official broadcast partner, SuperSport, and will be broadcast live to millions of fans across the continent and beyond. The event marks a pivotal moment in African club football, as 32 teams—16 in each competition—learn their fate ahead of the group stage battles.
The schedule for the draw is as follows:
- TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup: 1pm (SA time)
- TotalEnergies CAF Champions League: 2pm (SA time)
Fans can tune in live on SuperSport to witness the unveiling of the groups, which will set the stage for the next phase of Africa’s premier club competitions.
Before the draw, the final qualification hurdle will be cleared this weekend as clubs across the continent contest the second-leg ties of the final preliminary round. These decisive matches will determine the 16 teams that advance to the group stages of both the Champions League and Confederation Cup.
With the group stage kicking off later in November, anticipation is building among fans, clubs, and stakeholders. The draw not only shapes the competitive landscape but also ignites the dreams of clubs aiming to etch their names in African football history.
Stay tuned for updates and full coverage of the draw on SuperSport and CAF’s official platforms.