Preview: Ratchaburi FC (THA) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Preview: Ratchaburi FC (THA) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Ratchaburi: Ratchaburi FC will aim to mark their second appearance in the top tie of continental football by defeating Shanghai Port FC when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Thailand side Ratchaburi's only previous appearance was in 2021 while Shanghai Port are regular participants.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-matchday-1

#ACLElite - 5 Things to look out for

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite - 5 Things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2026/27 gets underway with Matchday One to be played over the coming days. 

An expanded cast of 32 teams will battle for continental supremacy, with the League Stage promising intrigue from the opening whistle as established heavyweights, returning contenders and ambitious newcomers begin their campaigns.

The-AFC.com picks out five things to look out for.

#ACLElite - All you need to know

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite - All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ is set for another exhilarating season as Asia’s finest prepare to battle for the ultimate glory in club football.

With the action to kick off on Monday, the-AFC.com takes you through the key things you need to know about the expanded version.

#ACLElite contenders assemble for expanded League Stage kick-off

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite contenders assemble for expanded League Stage kick-off

Kuala Lumpur: All eyes in Asia will turn to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ when the opening matchday begins on September 14 (Monday).

Taking place for the 24th occasion in the modern era under the AFC Champions League™ banner, the competition was revamped to its current name starting from the 2024/25 edition. More significantly, the upcoming campaign features an expanded League Stage cast of 32 clubs – eight more than the preceding two seasons.

Own the Matchday: New AFC Club Competition Matchday Fantasy and Predictor Games Launched for 2026/27 Season

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Own the Matchday: New AFC Club Competition Matchday Fantasy and Predictor Games Launched for 2026/27 Season

Visit the AFC Game Hub to experience the games and put your football knowledge to the test

Kuala Lumpur: Fans will have more ways to test their football knowledge and compete for exclusive prizes throughout the 2026/27 season, with the AFC Champions League Elite™ and AFC Champions League Two™ introducing new Matchday Fantasy and Matchday Predictor games.