CAF approves Morocco’s world class stadia hosting CAF AFCON 2025 matches

Less than three weeks to the commencement of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 kicks off in Morocco, African football governing body, Confederation of African Football has unveiled what it described world-class stadia set to host the tournament.

According to CAF, “these stadia promise to deliver world-class football action, ensuring AFCON 2025 is celebrated both on and off the pitch”.

Countries are already naming their squads for the competition, which will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.

Spread across five Moroccan cities, each venue combines modern architecture, history, and local identity to provide fans with a spectacular experience.

A look at the stadiums hosting the tournament, including match fixtures, based on information provided by CAF.

Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah – Rabat

Capacity: 69,500

Inaugurated on 5 September 2025, the stadium is just seven kilometres from central Rabat. It was recently renovated to meet international standards

It has hosted AFCON 1988, FIFA Club World Cups, the 2019 African Games, and the 2022 CAF Women’s AFCON.

The stadium features a football-only arena with modern media zones.

Venue Fixtures:

Match 01: 21 December | Morocco vs Comoros (Group A, 20:00)

Match 13: 26 December | Morocco vs Mali (Group A, 21:00)

Match 25: 29 December | Zambia vs Morocco (Group A, 20:00)

Match 39: 4 January | 1st Group A vs 3rd Group C/D/E (R16, 17:00)

Match 47: 9 January | Winner 40 vs Winner 39 (QF, 20:00)

Match 50: 14 January | Winner 47 vs Winner 46 (SF, 21:00)

Match 52: 18 January | Winner 49 vs Winner 50 (Final, 20:00).

Tade Annexe Olympique – Rabat

Capacity: 21,000

Completed in nine months and inaugurated in May 2025, the venue features a World Athletics-certified track, natural-grass pitch, advanced lighting, lounges, TV studio, and cryotherapy rooms.

Fixtures:

Match 06: 23 December | Tunisia vs Uganda (Group C, 21:00)

Match 20: 27 December | Benin vs Botswana (Group D, 13:30)

Match 30: 30 December | Tanzania vs Tunisia (Group C, 17:00).

Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan – Rabat

Capacity: 22,000

Built on the historic FUS Rabat site, this stadium features Berber-inspired architecture, VIP boxes, lounges, and media zones.

Fixtures:

Match 09: 24 December | Algeria vs Sudan (Group E, 16:00)

Match 21: 28 December | Algeria vs Burkina Faso (Group E, 18:30)

Match 33: 31 December | Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria (Group E, 17:00)

Match 43: 06 January | Winner Group E vs Runner-up Group D (R16, 17:00).

Stade El Barid – Rabat

Capacity: 18,000

Located in the Agdal district, home to Union Touarga SC, the stadium offers excellent sightlines, media stands, and VIP areas.

Fixtures:

Match 08: 23 December | DR Congo vs Benin (Group D, 13:30)

Match 18: 27 December | Uganda vs Tanzania (Group C, 18:30)

Match 32: 30 December | Botswana vs DR Congo (Group D, 20:00)

Match 40: 4 January| 2nd Group B vs 2nd Group F (R16, 20:00).

Stade Mohammed V – Casablanca

Capacity: 67,000

A historic venue opened in 1955, nicknamed “Donor,” and is host to numerous continental competitions.

Venue Fixtures:

Match 02: 22 December: Mali vs Zambia (Group A, 15:00)

Match 10: 24 December: Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea (Group E, 13:30)

Match 14: 26 December: Zambia vs Comoros (Group A, 18:30)

Match 22: 28 December: Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan (Group E, 16:00)

Match 26: 29 December: Comoros vs Mali (Group A, 20:00)

Match 34: 31 December: Sudan vs Burkina Faso (Group E, 17:00)

Match 38: 3 January: 2nd Group A vs 2nd Group C (Round of 16, 20:00)

Match 51: 17 January: Third-Place Play-Off (17:00).

Grand Stade d’Agadir – Agadir

Capacity: 45,480

Opened in 2013, the Atlantic coast stadium is a modern landmark hosting group and knockout stage matches.

Venue Fixtures:

Match 03: 22 December: Egypt vs Zimbabwe (Group B, 21:00)

Match 12: 24 December: Cameroon vs Gabon (Group F, 21:00)

Match 15: 26 December: Egypt vs South Africa (Group B, 16:00)

Match 24: 28 December: Gabon vs Mozambique (Group F, 13:30)

Match 27: 29 December: Angola vs Egypt (Group B, 17:00)

Match 36: 31 December: Mozambique vs Cameroon (Group F, 20:00)

Match 41: 05 January: Winner Group B vs Third Group A/C/D (Round of 16, 17:00)

Match 48: 10 January: Winner Match 41 vs Winner Match 44 (Quarter-final, 20:00).

Complexe Sportif de Fès – Fes

Capacity: 45,000

Built between 1994–2003, the stadium combines traditional Moroccan architecture with modern facilities.

Fixtures:

Match 05: 23 December: Nigeria vs Tanzania (Group C, 18:30)

Match 17: 27 December: Nigeria vs Tunisia (Group C, 21:00)

Match 29: 29 December: Uganda vs Nigeria (Group C, 17:00)

Match 42: 05 January: Winner Group C vs Third Group A/B/F (Round of 16, 20:00).

Grand Stade de Marrakech – Marrakech

Capacity: 45,240

Located 11km north of the city centre, the stadium features a 5,000-seat auxiliary stadium, medical and media facilities.

Fixtures:

Match 04: 22 December: South Africa vs Angola (Group B, 18:00)

Match 11: 24 December: Côte d’Ivoire vs Mozambique (Group F, 18:30)

Match 16: 26 December: Angola vs Zimbabwe (Group B, 13:30)

Match 23: 28 December: Côte d’Ivoire vs Cameroon (Group F, 21:00)

Match 28: 29 December: Zimbabwe vs South Africa (Group B, 17:00)

Match 35: 31 December: Gabon vs Côte d’Ivoire (Group F, 20:00)

Match 44: 6 January: Winner Group F vs Second Group E (Round of 16, 20:00)

Match 47: 10 January: Winner Match 43 vs Winner Match 42 (Quarter-final, 17:00).

Grand Stade de Tanger – Tanger

Capacity: 68,000

Opened in 2011 and named after explorer Ibn Battuta, this stadium hosts several group and knockout matches.

Fixtures:

Match 07: 23 December: Senegal vs Botswana (Group D, 16:00)

Match 19: 27 December: Senegal vs DR Congo (Group D, 16:00)

Match 31: 30 December: Benin vs Senegal (Group D, 20:00)

Match 37: 3 January: Winner Group D vs Third Group B/E/F (Round of 16, 17:00)

Match 45: 9 January: Winner Match 38 vs Winner Match 37 (Quarter-final, 17:00)

Match 49: 14 January: Winner Match 45 vs Winner Match 48 (Semi-final, 18:00).