MATCHES

Match schedule/result

AWAY

AFC Champions League Elite Preliminary Stage
2026.8.11(Tue holiday) 19:30(Japan time) KICK OFF

vs.Gangwon FC

Gangneung Stadium

MATCH INFORMATION TOP

2026.7.22［INFORMATION］

Announcement of qualification for the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 Preliminary Stage and the determination of the opponent.

We are pleased to announce that GAMBA OSAKA has been selected to participate in the " AFC Champions League Elite (hereinafter, ACL Elite) 2026/27" through the indirect entry category.
GAMBA OSAKA will be competing in the ACL Elite Preliminary Stage against Gangwon FC (South Korea).

AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 Preliminary Stage
opponent
Gangwon FC (South Korea)
Match date and time
8/11 (Tue) 19:30
venue
Gangneung Stadium

Regarding indirect slots
The format involves entering the ACL Elite Preliminary Stage (PS), where victories in the PS lead to the ACL Elite League Stage (LS), while defeats result in participation in the ACL Two Group Stage (GS). The PS is a single-match knockout format.

Official tournament information
For details about the tournament, please check the AFC official website.
AFC Official Website
https://www.the-afc.com/en/club.html