#ACLElite set for League Stage battles

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite set for League Stage battles

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s finest sides will convene to kick off the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) 2025/26 on September 15 as the quest for glory begins for the new season.

Al Ahli Saudi FC will be out to retain the trophy that they won for the first time just over four months ago, and are one of five former winners in the 24-strong cast. A total of 11 teams return from the 2024/25 campaign for the 23rd edition of Asia’s top-tier men’s club tournament under the ACL banner, which also features three Continental debutants: Korea Republic’s Gangwon FC, Japan’s FC Machida Zelvia, and China PR’s Chengdu Rongcheng FC.

Pick your squad: #ACLElite Fantasy Football returns for 2025/26

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Pick your squad: #ACLElite Fantasy Football returns for 2025/26

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ Fantasy Football is back for its second season, ahead of the 2025/26 campaign that begins on September 15. The game is free to play and available on the-AFC.com and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android.

Following the success of last season’s edition, which saw passionate fans from across Asia and beyond compete over eight months, the Fantasy Football platform returns — louder and better than ever. This season introduces tiered stage winners, providing participants with additional opportunities to secure exciting prizes across every Matchday in the League Stage, the Round of 16, and the Finals.

#ACLElite - League Stage matches to look out for

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

#ACLElite - League Stage matches to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 League Stage is set to witness titanic matches as the 24 sides cast their eyes on advancing to the Round of 16.

With the action to kick in just under a month's time, the-AFC.com highlights six matches which will have just a bit more spice compared to the rest.

League Stage Draw: What they said

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

League Stage Draw: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Friday’s AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia drew a variety of emotions from the participating teams, with almost all expressing their satisfaction.

The-AFC.com shares the thoughts of several teams following the draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

#ACLElite set for lift off

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

#ACLElite set for lift off

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 is ready to ignite following the League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

The Draw produced scintillating match-ups, with the League Stage to kick off on September 15.