Morocco - Comoros: All about the opening match of AFCON 2025

The kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be given this Sunday, December 21. The host country, Morocco, faces Comoros for the opening match of this 35th edition. Between local fervor and sporting stakes, here is everything you need to know to not miss anything of this event.

Date and time of the kick-off
The opening match will take place on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

GMT time: 19:00
The stadium: a showcase of choice
The meeting will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Completely renovated for the competition, this ultra-modern stadium will host the opening ceremony just before the match.

On which channels watch the match?
To follow the shock live, several options are available to you depending on your location:

In France: exclusively on beIN SPORTS 1 or 2.
In Morocco: on the channels of SNRT (Arryadia on TNT).
In sub-Saharan Africa: via the Canal+ CAN and New World TV packages.
Streaming: available on the beIN Connect and MyCanal platforms (with a subscription).
Tickets and Fan-ID: the terms of access
If you have the chance to be on site, pay attention to the new rules:

Online purchase: tickets are sold only via the official platform "Yalla".
Mandatory Fan-ID: like the major world competitions, the Fan-ID is essential to access the stadium. Remember to validate it online with your ticket.