2026–27 AFC Challenge League

2026–27 AFC Challenge League
Tournament details
DatesQualifying:
28 July – 11 August 2026
Competition proper:
17 October 2026 – 8 May 2027
TeamsCompetition proper: 20
Total: 31 (from 27 associations)
2027–28

The 2026–27 AFC Challenge League will be the 13th edition of the Asia's third-tier continental club football competition, organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and the third under the AFC Challenge League title. The winner will automatically qualify for the 2027–28 AFC Champions League Two group stage, if they have not already qualified through their domestic performance.