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