CAF Champions League 2025/2026 Draw: Time, Date and channels broadcasting the ceremony live

Africa 02 November 2025 at 19:16

Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

African football fans are eagerly awaiting the CAF Champions League group stage draw for the 2025 /26 season which takes place this Monday in Johannesburg, South Africa.

When and where to watch the draw live

The CAF Champions League draw will be held today, Monday 3 November 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

• Start time: 12:00 PM (GMT)
• Broadcast: beIN Sports News (free to air)
• Pre show: Coverage begins at 11:00 PM with the CAF Confederation Cup draw taking place first.

The 16 qualified clubs

A total of 16 teams have booked their spot in the prestigious group stage led by some of the continent’s biggest names.

Pot allocations and possible scenarios

• According to CAF rankings, Al Ahly FC (EGY), Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA), Esperance Sportive de Tunis (TUN), RS Berkane (MAR) will feature in Pot 1.
  
• While Simba SC (TAN), Pyramids FC (EGY), Al Hilal SC (SUD), Young Africans (TAN) are placed in Pot 2.
  
• Pot 3: Atletico Petroleos (ANG), AS FAR (MAR), MC Alger (ALG), Rivers United FC (NGA)
  
• Pot 4: JS Kabylie (ALG), Stade Malien (MLI), FC St Eloi Lupopo (COD), Power Dynamos (ZAM)

Related teams and leagues

CAF Champions League