The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (being played across Dec 2025–Jan 2026 in Morocco) is available on a mix of free-to-air channels and paid sports networks, depending on where you are, with some countries offering every game for free via terrestrial TV and streaming apps. Many international viewers can also watch via major sports services such as beIN Sports, SuperSport, and various national broadcasters that hold continental football rights.

Main broadcasters by region

  • United Kingdom :
    • Channel 4 has the full tournament, with all 52 matches free-to-air across Channel 4, E4 and 4Seven.
* Every game is also streamed free on the Channel 4 website, the Channel 4 app, and the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.
  • United States and North America :
    • beIN Sports holds rights to AFCON coverage, with live games and highlights across its TV channels and streaming platforms.
* Some matches may also appear on partner streaming services that carry beIN (for example, via sports add-ons), depending on local carriage deals.
  • Across Africa (pan-African options) :
    • SuperSport broadcasts AFCON matches in many African countries via satellite and cable, with live streams in the SuperSport app for subscribers.
* Canal+ covers several Francophone nations (including Senegal, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and others) on TV and through the myCanal streaming platform.

Key free-to-air options in Africa

  • South Africa :
    • SABC has rights to show all 52 games free-to-air, with coverage across its TV channels and digital services.
* SuperSport also carries the tournament on pay TV for more in-depth coverage and extra feeds.
  • Morocco (host nation) :
    • SNRT is the host broadcaster and shows AFCON games on Moroccan TV.
* Coverage is typically complemented by local streaming options tied to SNRT’s platforms.
  • Selected other African countries (TV examples):
    • Nigeria: BON and NTA show AFCON matches nationally.
* Ivory Coast: RTI and Canal+ Afrique are listed rights holders.

* Cameroon: CRTV Sports carries live games.

* Burkina Faso (RTB TV), Ethiopia (ETV), Mali (ORTM), Tanzania (Azam Sports), Togo (New World TV), Zambia (ZNBC), Equatorial Guinea (TVGE), Mozambique (TV Miramar), Niger (Tele Sahel) also have rights.

Sample table of where to watch

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Region / Country Primary TV channels Streaming options Free or paid
United Kingdom Channel 4, E4, 4Seven Channel 4 website & app, Channel 4 Sport YouTube Free-to-air & free streaming
United States beIN Sports beIN-connected streaming services (varies by provider) Paid sports subscription
Pan‑Africa SuperSport, Canal+ SuperSport app, myCanal Paid (subscriber services)
South Africa SABC, SuperSport SABC digital platforms, SuperSport app SABC free; SuperSport paid
Morocco SNRT SNRT-linked streaming (where available) Mainly free-to-air nationally
Nigeria BON, NTA National broadcaster platforms (where offered) Primarily free-to-air
Ivory Coast RTI, Canal+ Afrique Canal+ / myCanal streaming Mix of free and paid

Streaming from abroad and “watch anywhere”

  • Many fans use VPN-style solutions to access their usual national broadcasters’ streams when traveling, especially to reach free UK Channel 4 or African free-to-air streams from other regions.
  • Broadcasters often check the account’s registered address and device location, so changing region may require both a reliable connection and up-to-date account details.

Forum and fan context

On football forums and subreddits, AFCON is often described as some of the most chaotic, electric international football, with users highlighting long- range shots, wild momentum swings, and intense tackling as part of its charm. Discussions around “where to watch Africa Cup of Nations” tend to surface heavily in the weeks before kickoff, with fans swapping tips on which free channels or trial offers work best in their country each edition.

“Random bits of possession filled with 40 yard bombs and unbelievable solo runs. ACON is probably the most fun soccer.” – a popular forum comment capturing how many fans see the tournament’s vibe.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.