How to watch AFCON in the UK: Dates, time, live stream and TV channels

By Lewis Nolan | 09 Jan 2026 10:08, Last updated: 14 Jan 2026 23:17

After weeks of action, the highly-anticipated final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is right around the corner.

Senegal booked their spot in the final after a 1-0 win against Egypt, while hosts Morocco secured a dramatic penalty shootout win against Nigeria to become the other finalist.

Egypt and Nigeria, following their semi-final defeats, will also have the chance to compete for a third-placed finish at the tournament, with their playoff encounter scheduled a day before the final.

Here, Sports Mole provides all the details you need to know about how to watch the Africa Cup of Nations.

When does the Africa Cup of Nations start and end?

The Africa Cup of Nations started on December 21, 2025, with competition hosts Morocco facing Comoros at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah at 7pm UK time.

The tournament will conclude on January 18, when hosts Morocco take on Senegal in the final.

How to watch AFCON in the UK

TV channels

Supporters in the UK can catch the action live on Channel 4, E4 and 4seven.

Streaming

Matches can be streamed on Channel 4 Streaming, as well as on Channel 4 Sport YouTube.

Highlights

Key events will be posted on Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel, and highlights will also be available on C4Sport on X (formerly known as Twitter).

How to watch the third-placed playoff and final live

Egypt vs. Nigeria	January 17, 4pm (4seven / Channel 4 Streaming)
Senegal vs. Morocco	January 18, 7pm (4seven / Channel 4 Streaming)

Who will win the Africa Cup of Nations?

Hosts Morocco had been expected to progress far in the competition due to their home support, and they are regarded as the favourites to triumph - and that remains the case as they have booked their place in the final.

Senegal will be no pushover, though, as they have demonstrated their quality en route to the final, including hard-fought victories over Mali and Egypt in the quarter-finals and semi-finals.

However, Morocco's home support will certainly play a factor, with an electric atmosphere promised in the final, and the Atlas Lions will undeniably be the favourites to ultimately lift the 2025 AFCON trophy on January 18.