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AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 - League Stage draw results & match schedule

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/afc-champions-league-elite™-202627-league-stage-draw-|-highlights

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/aclelite-league-stage-draw-1

#ACLElite - Hopefuls discover path to glory

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

#ACLElite - Hopefuls discover path to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for a thrilling AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ following the League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

The upcoming edition of Asia’s top-tier men’s club competition will feature an expanded cast of 32 sides for the first time since the revamp to its current name in 2024/25.

#ACLElite - League Stage Draw: All you need to know

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage Draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is building for the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage Draw which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

Fans can expect even more top quality matches as the teams look to lift the most coveted trophy in Asian club football. The-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures about the League Stage Draw.

Expanded #ACLElite set for League Stage Draw

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Expanded #ACLElite set for League Stage Draw

Kuala Lumpur: The route to ultimate glory in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2026/27™ will be charted at the League Stage Draw on August 18 (Tuesday), 4pm at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Taking place for the 24th time in the modern ACL era, this upcoming edition of Asia’s top-tier men’s club competition will feature an expanded cast of 32 sides for the first time since the revamp to its current name in 2024/25 as part of a series of strategic enhancements.

Wissing applauds Al Ittihad’s determination

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Wissing applauds Al Ittihad’s determination

Abu Dhabi: Al Ittihad Club head coach Jens Wissing praised his players’ commitment after the Saudi Arabian side powered past Al Jazira FSC 4-1 to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage on Tuesday.

Steven Bergwijn struck twice in the first half and Al Ittihad never looked back as second half goals from Houssem Aouar and Marwan Al Sahafi put the game beyond Al Jazira’s reach, with Simon Banza’s late effort proving only a consolation.

Myojin hails Gamba resolve

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Myojin hails Gamba resolve

Gangneung: Gamba Osaka head coach Tomokazu Myojin hailed his players’ resilience after the Japanese side edged Gangwon FC 1-0 after extra time to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage on Tuesday.

Gaku Nawata struck in the 103rd minute to settle a finely balanced Preliminary Stage encounter in favour of the reigning AFC Champions League Two™ titleholders.

PS: Al Jazira FSC (UAE) 1-4 Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Al Jazira FSC (UAE) 1-4 Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Abu Dhabi: Al Ittihad Club powered to a 4-1 win against Al Jazira FSC to secure their place in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday.

Steven Bergwijn starred with a brace, with further goals from Houssem Aouar and Marwan Al Sahafi sealing the win for the Saudi Pro League side. Simon Banza netted a late consolation for UAE’s Al Jazira.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/ps-al-jazira-fsc-uae-v-al-ittihad-club-ksa

PS: Pakhtakor (UZB) 3-0 Al Hussein (JOR)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Pakhtakor (UZB) 3-0 Al Hussein (JOR)

Tashkent: Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor cruised into the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ after overpowering Al Hussein of Jordan 3-0 at the Pakhtakor Stadium on Tuesday.

Dostonbek Khamdamov’s brace and a solo effort by Bashar Rasan ensured Pakhtakor will take part for the 20th time in the continental showpiece. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/ps-pakhtakor-uzb-v-al-hussein-jor

Videos

AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 - League Stage draw results & match schedule

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/afc-champions-league-elite™-202627-league-stage-draw-|-highlights

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/aclelite-league-stage-draw-1

#ACLElite - Hopefuls discover path to glory

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

#ACLElite - Hopefuls discover path to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for a thrilling AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ following the League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

The upcoming edition of Asia’s top-tier men’s club competition will feature an expanded cast of 32 sides for the first time since the revamp to its current name in 2024/25.

#ACLElite - League Stage Draw: All you need to know

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage Draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is building for the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage Draw which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

Fans can expect even more top quality matches as the teams look to lift the most coveted trophy in Asian club football. The-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures about the League Stage Draw.

Expanded #ACLElite set for League Stage Draw

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Expanded #ACLElite set for League Stage Draw

Kuala Lumpur: The route to ultimate glory in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2026/27™ will be charted at the League Stage Draw on August 18 (Tuesday), 4pm at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Taking place for the 24th time in the modern ACL era, this upcoming edition of Asia’s top-tier men’s club competition will feature an expanded cast of 32 sides for the first time since the revamp to its current name in 2024/25 as part of a series of strategic enhancements.

Wissing applauds Al Ittihad’s determination

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Wissing applauds Al Ittihad’s determination

Abu Dhabi: Al Ittihad Club head coach Jens Wissing praised his players’ commitment after the Saudi Arabian side powered past Al Jazira FSC 4-1 to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage on Tuesday.

Steven Bergwijn struck twice in the first half and Al Ittihad never looked back as second half goals from Houssem Aouar and Marwan Al Sahafi put the game beyond Al Jazira’s reach, with Simon Banza’s late effort proving only a consolation.

Myojin hails Gamba resolve

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Myojin hails Gamba resolve

Gangneung: Gamba Osaka head coach Tomokazu Myojin hailed his players’ resilience after the Japanese side edged Gangwon FC 1-0 after extra time to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage on Tuesday.

Gaku Nawata struck in the 103rd minute to settle a finely balanced Preliminary Stage encounter in favour of the reigning AFC Champions League Two™ titleholders.

PS: Al Jazira FSC (UAE) 1-4 Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Al Jazira FSC (UAE) 1-4 Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Abu Dhabi: Al Ittihad Club powered to a 4-1 win against Al Jazira FSC to secure their place in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday.

Steven Bergwijn starred with a brace, with further goals from Houssem Aouar and Marwan Al Sahafi sealing the win for the Saudi Pro League side. Simon Banza netted a late consolation for UAE’s Al Jazira.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/ps-al-jazira-fsc-uae-v-al-ittihad-club-ksa

PS: Pakhtakor (UZB) 3-0 Al Hussein (JOR)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Pakhtakor (UZB) 3-0 Al Hussein (JOR)

Tashkent: Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor cruised into the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ after overpowering Al Hussein of Jordan 3-0 at the Pakhtakor Stadium on Tuesday.

Dostonbek Khamdamov’s brace and a solo effort by Bashar Rasan ensured Pakhtakor will take part for the 20th time in the continental showpiece. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/ps-pakhtakor-uzb-v-al-hussein-jor

Photos

AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 - League Stage draw results & match schedule

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/afc-champions-league-elite™-202627-league-stage-draw-|-highlights

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/aclelite-league-stage-draw-1

#ACLElite - Hopefuls discover path to glory

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

#ACLElite - Hopefuls discover path to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for a thrilling AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ following the League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

The upcoming edition of Asia’s top-tier men’s club competition will feature an expanded cast of 32 sides for the first time since the revamp to its current name in 2024/25.

#ACLElite - League Stage Draw: All you need to know

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage Draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is building for the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage Draw which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

Fans can expect even more top quality matches as the teams look to lift the most coveted trophy in Asian club football. The-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures about the League Stage Draw.

Expanded #ACLElite set for League Stage Draw

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Expanded #ACLElite set for League Stage Draw

Kuala Lumpur: The route to ultimate glory in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2026/27™ will be charted at the League Stage Draw on August 18 (Tuesday), 4pm at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Taking place for the 24th time in the modern ACL era, this upcoming edition of Asia’s top-tier men’s club competition will feature an expanded cast of 32 sides for the first time since the revamp to its current name in 2024/25 as part of a series of strategic enhancements.

Wissing applauds Al Ittihad’s determination

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Wissing applauds Al Ittihad’s determination

Abu Dhabi: Al Ittihad Club head coach Jens Wissing praised his players’ commitment after the Saudi Arabian side powered past Al Jazira FSC 4-1 to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage on Tuesday.

Steven Bergwijn struck twice in the first half and Al Ittihad never looked back as second half goals from Houssem Aouar and Marwan Al Sahafi put the game beyond Al Jazira’s reach, with Simon Banza’s late effort proving only a consolation.

Myojin hails Gamba resolve

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Myojin hails Gamba resolve

Gangneung: Gamba Osaka head coach Tomokazu Myojin hailed his players’ resilience after the Japanese side edged Gangwon FC 1-0 after extra time to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage on Tuesday.

Gaku Nawata struck in the 103rd minute to settle a finely balanced Preliminary Stage encounter in favour of the reigning AFC Champions League Two™ titleholders.

PS: Al Jazira FSC (UAE) 1-4 Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Al Jazira FSC (UAE) 1-4 Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Abu Dhabi: Al Ittihad Club powered to a 4-1 win against Al Jazira FSC to secure their place in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday.

Steven Bergwijn starred with a brace, with further goals from Houssem Aouar and Marwan Al Sahafi sealing the win for the Saudi Pro League side. Simon Banza netted a late consolation for UAE’s Al Jazira.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/ps-al-jazira-fsc-uae-v-al-ittihad-club-ksa

PS: Pakhtakor (UZB) 3-0 Al Hussein (JOR)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Pakhtakor (UZB) 3-0 Al Hussein (JOR)

Tashkent: Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor cruised into the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ after overpowering Al Hussein of Jordan 3-0 at the Pakhtakor Stadium on Tuesday.

Dostonbek Khamdamov’s brace and a solo effort by Bashar Rasan ensured Pakhtakor will take part for the 20th time in the continental showpiece. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/ps-pakhtakor-uzb-v-al-hussein-jor