FULL LIST: Morocco confirms AFCON 2025 Stadiums and Match Fixtures

With the countdown to the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations now under 20 days, Morocco has confirmed the full list of stadiums that will host matches across the month-long tournament. The competition runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, and participating nations are already announcing their final squads as preparations reach their peak.

Five cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Fes and Marrakech will stage games in venues that blend modern design, cultural identity, and top-tier football infrastructure. CAF says each stadium has been approved to deliver world-class broadcast, media, and fan experiences.

Sportsligue breaks down the AFCON 2025 stadiums and the matches assigned to each venue.

Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah – Rabat

Capacity: 69,500

Inaugurated on 5 September 2025 and situated just seven kilometres from central Rabat, the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex is the prime venue for the competition. Recently refurbished to meet global standards, it has already hosted major tournaments including AFCON 1988, various FIFA Club World Cups, the 2019 African Games and the 2022 CAF Women’s AFCON.

The arena features top-tier media facilities and a football-specific layout that enhances fan atmosphere.

Fixtures

• Match 01: 21 Dec – Morocco vs Comoros (Group A, 20:00)
• Match 13: 26 Dec – Morocco vs Mali (Group A, 21:00)
• Match 25: 29 Dec – Zambia vs Morocco (Group A, 20:00)
• Match 39: 4 Jan – 1st Group A vs 3rd Group C/D/E (R16, 17:00)
• Match 47: 9 Jan – Winner 40 vs Winner 39 (QF, 20:00)
• Match 50: 14 Jan – Winner 47 vs Winner 46 (SF, 21:00)
• Match 52: 18 Jan – Final (20:00)

Tade Annexe Olympique – Rabat

Capacity: 21,000

Completed in just nine months and opened in May 2025, this venue includes a natural-grass pitch, World Athletics-approved running track, advanced floodlights, TV studio, lounges and cryotherapy facilities.

Fixtures

• Match 06: 23 Dec – Tunisia vs Uganda (Group C, 21:00)
• Match 20: 27 Dec – Benin vs Botswana (Group D, 13:30)
• Match 30: 30 Dec – 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, the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium incorporates Berber-style architecture, VIP boxes and modern media areas.

Fixtures

• Match 09: 24 Dec – Algeria vs Sudan (Group E, 16:00)
• Match 21: 28 Dec – Algeria vs Burkina Faso (Group E, 18:30)
• Match 33: 31 Dec – Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria (Group E, 17:00)
• Match 43: 6 Jan – Winner Group E vs Runner-up Group D (R16, 17:00)

Stade El Barid – Rabat

Capacity: 18,000

Located in the Agdal district and home to Union Touarga SC, this compact but modern stadium offers excellent sightlines and upgraded broadcast facilities.

Fixtures

• Match 08: 23 Dec – DR Congo vs Benin (Group D, 13:30)
• Match 18: 27 Dec – Uganda vs Tanzania (Group C, 18:30)
• Match 32: 30 Dec – Botswana vs DR Congo (Group D, 20:00)
• Match 40: 4 Jan – 2nd Group B vs 2nd Group F (R16, 20:00)

Stade Mohammed V – Casablanca

Capacity: 67,000

One of Africa’s most storied football arenas, the iconic Mohammed V, opened in 1955, returns as a major AFCON venue. Nicknamed “Donor,” the stadium has hosted countless CAF and FIFA tournaments and remains the beating heart of Moroccan club football.

Fixtures

• Match 02: 22 Dec – Mali vs Zambia (Group A, 15:00)
• Match 10: 24 Dec – Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea (Group E, 13:30)
• Match 14: 26 Dec – Zambia vs Comoros (Group A, 18:30)
• Match 22: 28 Dec – Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan (Group E, 16:00)
• Match 26: 29 Dec – Comoros vs Mali (Group A, 20:00)
• Match 34: 31 Dec – Sudan vs Burkina Faso (Group E, 17:00)
• Match 38: 3 Jan – 2nd Group A vs 2nd Group C (R16, 20:00)
• Match 51: 17 Jan – Third-Place Play-off (17:00)

Grand Stade d’Agadir – Agadir

Capacity: 45,480

Opened in 2013, this stadium on Morocco’s Atlantic coastline is a modern architectural standout and will host key group and knockout matches.

Fixtures

• Match 03: 22 Dec – Egypt vs Zimbabwe (Group B, 21:00)
• Match 12: 24 Dec – Cameroon vs Gabon (Group F, 21:00)
• Match 15: 26 Dec – Egypt vs South Africa (Group B, 16:00)
• Match 24: 28 Dec – Gabon vs Mozambique (Group F, 13:30)
• Match 27: 29 Dec – Angola vs Egypt (Group B, 17:00)
• Match 36: 31 Dec – Mozambique vs Cameroon (Group F, 20:00)
• Match 41: 5 Jan – Winner Group B vs 3rd Group A/C/D (R16, 17:00)
• Match 48: 10 Jan – Winner 41 vs Winner 44 (QF, 20:00)

Complexe Sportif de Fès – Fes

Capacity: 45,000

Built between 1994 and 2003, this stadium blends Moroccan culture with modern comfort and strong media infrastructure.

Fixtures

• Match 05: 23 Dec – Nigeria vs Tanzania (Group C, 18:30)
• Match 17: 27 Dec – Nigeria vs Tunisia (Group C, 21:00)
• Match 29: 29 Dec – Uganda vs Nigeria (Group C, 17:00)
• Match 42: 5 Jan – Winner Group C vs 3rd Group A/B/F (R16, 20:00)

Grand Stade de Marrakech – Marrakech

Capacity: 45,240

Located just north of the city centre, the stadium includes a 5,000-seat auxiliary arena, medical units, and extensive working space for media and broadcasters.

Fixtures

• Match 04: 22 Dec – South Africa vs Angola (Group B, 18:00)
• Match 11: 24 Dec – Côte d’Ivoire vs Mozambique (Group F, 18:30)
• Match 16: 26 Dec – Angola vs Zimbabwe (Group B, 13:30)
• Match 23: 28 Dec – Côte d’Ivoire vs Cameroon (Group F, 21:00)
• Match 28: 29 Dec – Zimbabwe vs South Africa (Group B, 17:00)
• Match 35: 31 Dec – Gabon vs Côte d’Ivoire (Group F, 20:00)
• Match 44: 6 Jan – Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group E (R16, 20:00)
• Match 47: 10 Jan – Winner 43 vs Winner 42 (QF, 17:00)

Grand Stade de Tanger – Tanger

Capacity: 68,000

Opened in 2011 and named after the legendary explorer Ibn Battuta, this stadium remains one of Morocco’s most impressive venues and will host both group matches and a semi-final.

Fixtures

• Match 07: 23 Dec – Senegal vs Botswana (Group D, 16:00)
• Match 19: 27 Dec – Senegal vs DR Congo (Group D, 16:00)
• Match 31: 30 Dec – Benin vs Senegal (Group D, 20:00)
• Match 37: 3 Jan – Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F (R16, 17:00)
• Match 45: 9 Jan – Winner 38 vs Winner 37 (QF, 17:00)
• Match 49: 14 Jan – Winner 45 vs Winner 48 (SF, 18:00)

CAF says each venue has been upgraded or prepared to ensure smooth match operations, strong fan engagement, and a high-quality football spectacle. With tournament favourites and rising contenders gearing up, Morocco’s AFCON 2025 promises a memorable festival of African football on and off the pitch.

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