Africa Cup of Nations 2027
Jun 19 – Jul 17, 2027
Why demand moves
The first AFCON hosted by three countries (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania), with 28 teams: visiting fans need rooms, transport and food, and watch parties fill bars and restaurants across the region.
What peaks
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Plan for this season
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Fan jerseys, scarves and flags
Low start-up costWatch-party venue with big screens
Medium start-up costMatch-day shuttles and airport transfers
Medium start-up costShort-stay rooms for visiting fans
Medium start-up costIn numbers
AFCON 2027 runs from 19 June to 17 July 2027 in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania; the opening match and final venues are to be announced.
Source: Confederation of African Football (CAF), via ICIR (2026)Key dates
Start getting ready
Feb 27 · 16 weeks before
Starts
Jun 19 · In 243 days
Ends
Jul 17
Get ready checklist
Watch for the host-city and stadium announcements
List rooms and transport early — prices rise as fixtures are set
Order merchandise once the qualified teams are known
Also in
The same season in other markets — useful for importing and exporting.
Questions about Africa Cup of Nations 2027 in Kenya
When is Africa Cup of Nations 2027 in Kenya?
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 in Kenya runs from June 19, 2027 to July 17, 2027.
Which businesses are busiest during Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
hotels, vacation rentals, bars & pubs, sports bars, restaurants and shuttle services see the most demand. The first AFCON hosted by three countries (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania), with 28 teams: visiting fans need rooms, transport and food, and watch parties fill bars and restaurants across the region.
When should businesses start preparing for Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
About 16 weeks before — from February 27, 2027 for Africa Cup of Nations 2027. Watch for the host-city and stadium announcements
What business can I start for Africa Cup of Nations 2027?
Ideas for Africa Cup of Nations 2027: fan jerseys, scarves and flags (low start-up cost), watch-party venue with big screens (medium start-up cost), match-day shuttles and airport transfers (medium start-up cost) and short-stay rooms for visiting fans (medium start-up cost).