The Ok League’s three members within the 2025-2026 AFC Champions League Elite, Ulsan HD, Gangwon FC, and FC Seoul, now know what their fixtures will appear like on the continent this season.
Ok League champions Ulsan HD face two journeys to Shanghai to tackle Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai Port, and also will face J.League champions Vissel Kobe away and Thai giants Buriram United at residence, amongst a few of the standout fixtures.
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Gangwon FC’s continental debut sees the Bears host J1 champions Vissel Kobe and face a difficult away journey to Melbourne Metropolis, whereas FC Seoul’s return to ACL will see the capital membership host Buriram United and Melbourne Metropolis however face away journeys to Vissel Kobe and Shanghai Shenhua.
On this new format, groups are positioned into one single league for the West and East, with the highest eight groups in every advancing to the Spherical of 16.
The league section will start on sixteenth September for the East and can run till 18th February 2026.
The Spherical of 16 is anticipated to happen in early March in a house and away format, then the quarters, semis, and remaining might be performed in Saudi Arabia from Seventeenth-Twenty fifth April.
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Full Draw
Ulsan HD
Dwelling: Buriram United, Melbourne Metropolis (Pot 1), Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Chengdu Rongcheng (Pot 2)
Away: Shanghai Port, Vissel Kobe (Pot 1), Shanghai Shenhua, Machida Zelvia (Pot 2)
Gangwon FC
Dwelling: Shanghai Port, Vissel Kobe (Pot 1), Shanghai Shenhua, Machida Zelvia (Pot 2)
Away: Buriram United, Melbourne Metropolis (Pot 1), Sanfrecca Hiroshima, Chengdu Rongcheng (Pot 2)
FC Seoul
Dwelling: Buriram United, Melbourne Metropolis (Pot 1), Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Chengdu Rongcheng (Pot 2)
Away: Shanghai Port, Vissel Kobe (Pot 1), Shanghai Shenhua, Machida Zelvia (Pot 2)
AFC Champions League Two
Pohang have been drawn into Group H together with BG Pathum United of Thailand, Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines, and Tampines Rovers of Singapore.
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BG Pathum United enter the competitors because the third-placed crew within the 2024-2025 Thai League, Tampines Rovers qualify as runners-up within the 2024-2025 Singapore Premier League, whereas Kaya received the 2024-2025 Philippines Soccer League title.
New Match Ball
The Asian Soccer Confederation and KELME have revealed the brand new official match ball, PARADISE, for the upcoming AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 seasons.
PARADISE marks KELME’s debut because the official match ball provider for the AFC’s membership competitions, which ushered in a model new period with transformational revamps final season.
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Impressed by the excellence, status, and keenness of the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two, the official match ball options daring geometric patterns, shiny colors and a singular mirrored impact that symbolise the range, unity, and shared ardour of gamers and followers from all corners of Asia. Rooted in emotion, the design pays homage to the flexibility of soccer to carry folks collectively, creating unforgettable recollections for gamers and followers alike.
KELME, the Official World Supporter of the AFC membership competitions, will provide PARADISE to be used in all matches throughout the 2025/26 season of each the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two. Distinct competition-specific model colors might be showcased, which guarantee a constant but distinctive identification that elevates the status of the competitions.
AFC Common Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John stated: “This launch represents an thrilling step ahead in our partnership with KELME and underlines our shared dedication to lifting the requirements of Asian soccer. Having already delivered world-class match balls for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, we’re totally assured that PARADISE will elevate the extent of play throughout the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two to new heights.”
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KELME Chairman Ke Yongxiang stated: “We’re delighted to supply official match balls for the AFC’s membership competitions — an necessary addition to our renewed partnership with the AFC. We firmly imagine that PARADISE not solely meets the skilled requirements of the AFC Champions League Elite™ and AFC Champions League Two™, but additionally the expectations of worldwide followers with precision with its excellent efficiency on the pitch. It’s going to flip each match right into a soccer paradise—the place pace meets ardour, and the fantastic thing about ability and teamwork comes alive.”