The Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Morocco, and football fans across the United Kingdom can enjoy every single moment of the action without paying a penny. Channel 4 has secured exclusive UK broadcasting rights for the entire tournament, offering comprehensive free-to-air coverage on its TV channels and streaming service.
How to Watch Every AFCON Match in the UK
All 24 teams are competing for continental glory, and Channel 4 is the destination for UK supporters. The broadcaster is showing the tournament across its family of channels. The standout Boxing Day clash between Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, and South Africa will be broadcast live on the main Channel 4 channel. The majority of the group-stage fixtures will be available on E4 or 4Seven, while every game can be streamed live online via the Channel 4 platform.
Key Fixtures and Tournament Schedule
Host nation and tournament favourites Morocco kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday 21 December. The group stage runs until Wednesday 31 December, with the knockout rounds beginning on Saturday 3 January. The final will be held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday 18 January.
Defending champions Ivory Coast, who beat Nigeria in the final two years ago, are among the contenders alongside strong sides like Senegal, Algeria, and Cameroon. The upcoming schedule for UK viewers includes:
Wednesday 24 December
12:30: Burkina Faso v Equatorial Guinea
15:00: Algeria v Sudan
17:30: Côte d'Ivoire v Mozambique
20:00: Cameroon v Gabon
Friday 26 December
12:30: Angola v Zimbabwe
15:00: Egypt v South Africa (Channel 4)
17:30: Zambia v Comoros
20:00: Morocco v Mali
Saturday 27 December
12:30: Benin v Botswana
15:00: Senegal v DR Congo
17:30: Uganda v Tanzania
20:00: Nigeria v Tunisia
Results and Standings
The tournament is already delivering drama. Alongside Morocco's opening win, other notable results include Egypt's 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe and Senegal's commanding 3-0 win against Botswana. Fans can expect intense competition as teams battle for a place in the knockout stages, all available to watch for free in the UK.
