AFCON 2025: Bafana Bafana Fixtures, Broadcast Deals & Where to Watch Live Outside South Africa

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced a record 20 media rights partnerships across more than 30 European territories for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, ensuring unprecedented visibility and accessibility for African football. This means millions of fans, including South Africa’s diaspora, will be able to watch Bafana Bafana live as they chase continental glory.

The tournament kicks off on Sunday, 21 December 2025, with 24 teams battling across nine stadiums in Morocco for Africa’s biggest prize. For Bafana Bafana, this is a chance to build on their recent resurgence and make a statement on the global stage.

Why This Matters for South African Fans

CAF’s landmark broadcast expansion includes Channel 4 in the UK, which will air all 52 matches free-to-air, a first for AFCON. Deals with Movistar (Spain), ERT (Greece), VGTV (Norway), and major platforms like Sport Italia, Ziggo Sport, and SportDigital will ensure that Bafana Bafana’s journey is accessible to fans across Europe and beyond.

This record number of partnerships reflects the growing global appeal of African football and guarantees that every Bafana Bafana match will be available internationally.

Bafana Bafana Group Fixtures You Can’t Miss

South Africa has been drawn in Group B alongside Zimbabwe, Egypt, and Angola, a challenging but exciting lineup. Here are the confirmed group-stage matches:

MONDAY 22 DECEMBER | 19:00

South Africa vs Angola

FRIDAY 26 DECEMBER | 17:00

Egypt vs South Africa

MONDAY 29 DECEMBER | 18:00

Zimbabwe vs South Africa

If Bafana progress, fans can look forward to Round of 16 action starting 4 January 2026, followed by quarter-finals (8–9 January), semi-finals (14 January), and the final on 18 January 2026.

European Broadcast Partners

Here’s the full list of broadcasters bringing AFCON Morocco 2025 to screens across Europe:

• Channel 4 – United Kingdom
• Movistar – Spain
• ERT – Greece
• VGTV – Norway
• Sport Italia – Italy
• Ziggo Sport – Netherlands
• SportDigital – Germany, Austria, Switzerland
  (and many more across 30+ territories)

This expansion is a major step in CAF’s strategy to grow the reach and value of African football worldwide and for Bafana Bafana, it’s a golden opportunity to shine in front of a global audience.