Watch Africa Cup of Nations 2025 live streams as Ivory Coast attempt to defend their title from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and tournament hosts Morocco. Below we have information on how to watch this year’s AFCON from anywhere in the world with details of worldwide TV channels, TV stations and where you can see them for FREE.
Many of the eyes of world football will be on Egypt’s Mo Salah after his tumultuous weeks at Anfield. AFCON’s most successful nation with seven wins, it is now 15 years since they lifted the trophy and the Liverpool star has never tasted continental glory. With their World Cup 2026 fate hanging in the balance, Nigeria will be hoping to muster some form in Morocco. While Senegal, Tunisia and Cameroon will all expect to go far.
With stars like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Sadio Mané set to star, here’s where to watch Africa Cup of Nations 2025 live streams online from anywhere – including FREE options.
Can I watch Africa Cup of Nations 2025 for free?
The UK’s Channel 4 will show all matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for FREE.
Matches can also be streamed live across Channel 4 website and app and Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.
The SABC+ streaming platform in South Africa will show every single game live and also for free.
Remember, if you’re traveling away from the UK, you can Use a VPN to watch free Africa Cup of Nations 2025 streams from abroad on Channel 4. More details below.
Use a VPN to watch Africa Cup of Nations 2025 anywhere
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Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you’re visiting the US and want to see your usual UK service, select a UK-based server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to your usual local streaming service and watch football.
How to watch Africa Cup of Nations 2025 live streams in USA
Sports broadcaster beIN Sports has the exclusive rights to show Africa Cup of Nations 2025 coverage in the US.
As well as being able to watch live or on a range of cable plans, you can alternatively watch Africa Cup of Nations football on an OTT cord-cutting service.
Sling TVfor example, gives you access to beIN Sports channels through its Soccer Pass, which costs just $5 for your first month or $59.99 for a full year.
And Fubooffers beIN Sports channels as a standalone plan for just $5.99 per month. Alternatively, they’re included on all of Fubo’s standard plans, which start at $73.99 per month after you’ve used Fubo FREE Trial.
And don’t forget, a quality VPN will let you take your favorite streaming service with you wherever you go, even if you’re abroad.
How to watch Africa Cup of Nations 2025 live streams in UK
As explained above, the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 live streams will be shown exclusively by free-to-air broadcaster Channel 4 in the UK.
Matches will be split between its Channel 4, E4 and 4Seven channels on TV, with Channel 4 website and app and Channel 4 Sports YouTube shows all 52 games free online.
Outside the UK? To access Channel 4 from abroad, you need to download a good VPN, as described above.
Official Africa Cup of Nations 2025 TV stations by region
Africa
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The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 broadcast rights for Africa are largely shared between beIn Sports and SuperSport.
Residents of MENA countries will be able to watch games on beIn Sports, with most sub-Saharan countries covered by SuperSport.
However, there are some exceptions which are listed below:
EPTV shows Africa Cup of Nations football in Algeria.
Televisão Pública de Angola has the rights in Angola.
AFCON 2025 games will be shown by Benin TV here.
RTB TV has the AFCON rights in Burkina Faso.
CRTV Sports is the place to watch AFCON football in Cameroon.
ETV in Ethiopia is showing the A2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
TVGE is the rights holder for AFCON 2025 here.
RTI and Canal+ Afrique are both listed as rights holders for AFCON 2025.
Football fans in Mali can watch matches on ORTM.
SNRT is the host nation’s broadcaster for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
TV Miramar is the rights holder here.
Football fans in Niger can watch on Tele Sahel.
BON and NTA will both show Africa Cup of Nations 2025 matches in Nigeria.
AFCON 2025 games will be shown on Azam Sports.
New World TV is the rights holder of AFCON 2025 in Togo.
Watch AFCON 2025 games on NBC Sport.
ZNBC has the rights to show AFCON 2025 games in Zambia.
The SABC will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, with all 52 games being shown there for free.
America
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Band TV will show AFCON 2025 games in Brazil.
beIN Sports has the rights to broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Canada.
Win Sports is listed as the broadcaster in Colombia.
Europe
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Tipik and La Une are listed as Belgium’s broadcasters.
- Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia
Arena Sport will broadcast AFCON 2025 in these countries.
You can watch the African Cup of Nations on A1 in Bulgaria.
SportKlub will show the action in Croatia and Slovenia.
You can watch the African Cup of Nations 2025 on Cablenet in Cyprus.
There will be coverage of AFCON 2025 in France on beIN Sports.
- Germany, Austria and Switzerland
In the DACH region, the Africa Cup of Nations rights are held by SportDigital. We also understand that Joyn will be showing matches in Austria.
Greeks should go to ERT for AFCON 2025.
As in the UK, there will be free live streams in Ireland thanks to Channel 4.
Sport 5 has the AFCON 2025 coverage rights in Israel.
Viewers in Italy can watch the African Cup of Nations 2025 on Sport Italia.
ARTMOTION is the listed rights holder in Kosovo.
- Poland, Kazakhstan and Ukraine
Megogo will show the AFCON action in these countries.
Dutch football fans can enjoy the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 on Ziggo Sport.
VGTV has the rights in Norway.
Sport TV has the rights to broadcast AFCON 2025 games in Portugal.
Fans in Spain can watch the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 thanks to Movistar.
Exxen in Turkey will host coverage of AFCON 2025.
Asia
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Fancode is the AFCON 2025 broadcaster for India.
Astro is home to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Malaysia.
Oceania
beIN Sports has the rights to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Australia.
Middle East
BeIN Sports MENA is the Africa Cup of Nations 2025/26 broadcaster throughout the Middle East.
IRIB Varzesh and Persiana Sports are also listed as broadcasters in Iran.
When does Africa Cup of Nations 2025 start?
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament kicks off on Sunday 21 December 2025 when hosts Morocco take on Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The final will take place at the same venue on Sunday 18 January 2026.
Can I watch the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser. For example, Channel 4 in the UK.
You can also keep up to date with all key moments from AFCON on the official social media channels on Facebook (TheAFCON), X/Twitter (@CAF_Online), Instagram (@caf_online) and TikTok (@caf_online).
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 matches
Sunday, December 21
Morocco vs Comoros: 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 19:00 GMT
Monday, December 22
Mali vs Zambia: 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT / 14:00 GMT
South Africa vs Angola: 12pm ET / 9am PT / 5pm GMT
Egypt vs Zimbabwe: 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8pm GMT
Tuesday 23 December
Nigeria vs Tanzania: 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT / 5:30 PM GMT
Tunisia vs Uganda: 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT / 20:00 GMT
DR Congo vs Benin: 7:30 ET / 4:30 PT / 12:30 GMT
Senegal vs Botswana: 10:00 ET / 7:00 PT / 15:00 GMT
Wednesday 24 December
Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea: 7:30 ET / 4:30 PT / 12:30 GMT
Algeria vs Sudan: 10:00 ET / 7:00 PT / 15:00 GMT
Ivory Coast vs Mozambique: 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT / 5:30 PM GMT
Cameroon vs Gabon: 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT / 20:00 GMT
Friday, December 26
Zambia vs Comoros: 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. GMT
Morocco vs Mali: 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 20:00 GMT
Angola vs Zimbabwe: 7:30 ET / 4:30 PT / 12:30 GMT
Egypt vs South Africa: 10:00 ET / 7:00 PT / 15:00 GMT
Saturday 27 December
Uganda vs Tanzania: 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT / 5:30 PM GMT
Nigeria vs Tunisia: 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8pm GMT
Benin vs Botswana: 7:30 ET / 4:30 PT / 12:30 GMT
Senegal vs DR Congo: 10:00 ET / 7:00 PT / 15:00 GMT
Sunday, December 28
Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan: 10:00 ET / 7:00 PT / 15:00 GMT
Algeria vs Burkina Faso: 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT / 5:30 PM GMT
Gabon vs Mozambique: 7:30 ET / 4:30 PT / 12:30 GMT
Ivory Coast vs Cameroon: 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8pm GMT
Monday, December 29
Zambia vs Morocco: 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 19:00 GMT
Comoros vs Mali: 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 19:00 GMT
Angola vs Egypt: 11:00 ET / 8:00 PT / 16:00 GMT
Zimbabwe vs South Africa: 11:00 ET / 8:00 PT / 16:00 GMT
Tuesday, December 30
Uganda vs Nigeria: 11:00 ET / 8:00 PT / 16:00 GMT
Tanzania vs Tunisia: 11:00 ET / 8:00 PT / 16:00 GMT
Benin vs Senegal: 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 19:00 GMT
Botswana vs DR Congo: 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 19:00 GMT
Wednesday, December 31
Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria: 11:00 ET / 8:00 PT / 16:00 GMT
Sudan vs Burkina Faso: 11:00 ET / 8:00 PT / 16:00 GMT
Gabon vs Ivory Coast: 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 19:00 GMT
Mozambique vs Cameroon: 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 19:00 GMT
Saturday, January 3
Round of 16 Game 1: 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT
Round of 16 Game 2: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Sunday, January 4
Round of 16 Game 3: 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT
Round of 16 Game 4: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Monday, January 5
Round of 16 Game 5: 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT
Round of 16 Game 6: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Tuesday, January 6
Round of 16 Game 7: 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT
Round of 16 Game 8: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Friday, January 9
Quarterfinal 1: 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT
Quarterfinal 2: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Saturday 10 January
Quarterfinal 3: 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT
Quarterfinal 4: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Wednesday, January 14
Semifinal 1: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM GMT
Semifinal 2: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM GMT
Saturday 17 January
Third-place playoff: at 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm GMT
Sunday, January 18
Final: 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT / 19:00 GMT
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