Where and how to watch AFC Champions League Elite and ACL 2 2025-26 in India?

Asia’s premier football tournaments return this season, featuring top clubs from many parts of Asia, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 will showcase Asia’s best competing for continental pride, while the AFC Champions League Two (ACL2) will be equally exciting, especially with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the field. Indian fans have even less of an excuse not to tune in, as India is also represented on the continental stage by FC Goa.

What is AFC Champions League Elite?

The AFC Champions League Elite is basically the top club competition in Asia. It’s put on every year by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). To get in, you pretty much need to be a winner or runner-up in one of Asia’s best leagues.

Here’s the details:

• There are 24 clubs total.
• They’re split into two groups: East Zone (12 teams) and West Zone (12 teams).
• The winners from each group move on to the knockout rounds.
• The champion gets a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup.

It’s a big deal where Asian clubs can prove they are the best.

AFC Champions League Two (ACL 2): The Second-Tier Tournament

Asian Football Confederation runs a second competition alongside the elite tournament, called the AFC Champions League Two (ACL 2). The clubs of the less football-developed countries get a spotlight in this second-tier tournament, formerly known as the AFC Cup (since 2004).

Prestige & Growth:

• Despite being a tournament below the Elite one, ACL 2 is going to be very popular this season.
• Star Power: One of the reasons global fans will eagerly watch ACL 2 is the participation of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
• Indian Participation: Indian Super League side FC Goa is part of this year’s tournament, giving Indian fans a local favorite to cheer for.

By having a global icon and Indian representation on board, ACL 2 2025-26 is going to be more illuminated than ever before.

Where to Watch the ACL Elite and the ACL 2 in India (2025-26)?

Indian football fans can be assured they will not miss a moment of the action.

• Official Broadcaster/Streaming Partner: FanCode
• Competitions Available: Streaming the AFC Champions League Elite and ACL 2 in their entirety
• Availability: Matches will be available across India on FanCode’s website and mobile app.

With exclusive rights, FanCode will give fans streaming of both competitions, including HD Live, Highlights and Updates.

Even though AFC Champions League Elite is seen as bigger, ACL 2 might be more exciting this year. Here’s why:

• Cristiano Ronaldo – Lots of fans all over the world will watch just to see him play.
• India’s Team – With FC Goa playing, Indian fans finally have a team to root for.
• Getting Better – ACL 2 has gotten way more attention and is now really popular, with more teams and news coverage.

The AFC Champions League Elite and ACL 2 (2025-26) should be a great football season for Asian fans. Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo are in ACL 2, and FC Goa is playing for India, so everyone is very excited. Indian fans can watch everything live on FanCode.

Whether it’s the Elite fight for a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup or the drama of ACL 2, Asia’s football season will be worth watching.

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