Thu, 13 Aug, 2026
Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/27™ is set to discover their fate at the Group Stage Draw on August 20 (Thursday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Seven clubs advanced from the Preliminary Stage to join the eight sides that were granted direct entry to the Group Stage and the two eliminated teams from the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage (West). An additional three clubs will be confirmed following the completion of the remaining Preliminary Stage matches in the East.