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The 2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) marks the 43rd edition of Asia's premier club football competition, rebranded with a new format.
The tournament now features 24 teams competing in a league phase before advancing to the knockout stages. This season will see a final stage held in Saudi Arabia from April 25 to May 4, 2025.
The winner will qualify for the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, and also secure a spot in the 2025–26 ACL Elite league stage, if not already qualified through domestic performance.
AFC Champions League Elite Prize Money 2024-25
| Round | Teams | Amount Per Team | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final (Champions) | 1 | $10 million | $10 million |
| Final (Runners-up) | 1 | $4 million | $4 million |
| League Stage | 24 | $800,000 | $19.2 million |
| Quarter-finals | 8 | $400,000 | $3.2 million |
| Round of 16 | 16 | $200,000 | $3.2 million |
| Semi-finals | 4 | $600,000 | $2.4 million |
| Total | 24 | $42 million |
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Participating Clubs
West Region
League Stage Entrants:
| Club | How they qualified |
|---|---|
| Al-Ain (UAE) | 2023–24 AFC Champions League winners |
| Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) | 2023–24 Saudi Pro League champions & King Cup winners |
| Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia) | 2023–24 Saudi Pro League runners-up |
| Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia) | 2023–24 Saudi Pro League third place |
| Al-Sadd (Qatar) | 2023–24 Qatar Stars League champions & Emir of Qatar Cup winners |
| Al-Rayyan (Qatar) | 2023–24 Qatar Stars League runners-up |
| Persepolis (Iran) | 2023–24 Persian Gulf Pro League champions |
| Esteghlal (Iran) | 2023–24 Persian Gulf Pro League runners-up |
| Al-Wasl (UAE) | 2023–24 UAE Pro League champions & President's Cup winners |
| Pakhtakor (Uzbekistan) | 2023 Uzbekistan Super League champions |
| Al-Shorta (Iraq) | 2023–24 Iraq Stars League champions & FA Cup winners |
Qualifying Play-Off Participants:
| Team | Qualifying Method |
|---|---|
| Al-Gharafa (Qatar) | 2023–24 Qatar Stars League third place |
| Sepahan (Iran) | 2023–24 Hazfi Cup winners |
| Shabab Al-Ahli (UAE) | 2023–24 UAE Pro League runners-up |
East Region
League Stage Entrants:
| Team | Qualifying Method |
|---|---|
| Vissel Kobe (Japan) | 2023 J1 League champions |
| Kawasaki Frontale (Japan) | 2023 Emperor's Cup winners |
| Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan) | 2023 J1 League runners-up |
| Ulsan HD (South Korea) | 2023 K League 1 champions |
| Pohang Steelers (South Korea) | 2023 Korean FA Cup winners & K League 1 runners-up |
| Gwangju (South Korea) | 2023 K League 1 third place |
| Shanghai Port (China) | 2023 Chinese Super League champions |
| Shanghai Shenhua (China) | 2023 Chinese FA Cup winners |
| Buriram United (Thailand) | 2023–24 Thai League 1 champions |
| Central Coast Mariners (Australia) | 2023–24 A-League Men premiers & AFC Cup winners |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim (Malaysia) | 2023 Malaysia Super League champions & FA Cup winners |
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Qualifying Play-Off Participants:
| Team | Qualifying Method |
|---|---|
| Shandong Taishan (China) | 2023 Chinese Super League runners-up |
| Bangkok United (Thailand) | 2023–24 Thai FA Cup winners |
Schedule
| Stage | Round | Draw Date | West Region | East Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Stage | Preliminary Round 1 | No Draw | August 6, 2024 | August 6, 2024 |
| Preliminary Round 2 | No Draw | August 13, 2024 | August 13, 2024 | |
| League Stage | Matchday 1 | No Draw | August 16–17, 2024 | September 17–18, 2024 |
| Matchday 2 | No Draw | September 30–October 1, 2024 | October 1–2, 2024 | |
| Matchday 3 | No Draw | October 21–22, 2024 | October 22–23, 2024 | |
| Matchday 4 | No Draw | November 4–5, 2024 | November 5–6, 2024 | |
| Matchday 5 | No Draw | November 25–26, 2024 | November 26–27, 2024 | |
| Matchday 6 | No Draw | December 2–3, 2024 | December 3–4, 2024 | |
| Matchday 7 | No Draw | February 3–4, 2025 | February 11–12, 2025 | |
| Matchday 8 | No Draw | February 17–18, 2025 | February 18–19, 2025 | |
| Round of 16 | No Draw | No Draw | March 3–4 & 10–11, 2025 | March 4–5 & 11–12, 2025 |
| Final Stage | Quarter-finals | TBD | April 25–26, 2025 | April 25–26, 2025 |
| Final Stage | Semi-finals | TBD | April 29–30, 2025 | April 29–30, 2025 |
| Final | No Draw | No Draw | May 4, 2025 | May 4, 2025 |
AFC Champions League History
AFC Champions League Winners List (Including Older Formats and Names)
Asian Champion Club Tournament
| Season | Winners |
|---|---|
| 1967 | Israel Hapoel Tel Aviv |
| 1969 | Israel Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 1970 | Iran Taj Tehran |
| 1971 | Israel Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 1972 | Cancelled |
| 1973–1984 | Not held |
Asian Club Championship
| Season | Winners |
|---|---|
| 1985–86 | South Korea Daewoo Royals |
| 1986 | Japan Furukawa Electric |
| 1987 | Japan Yomiuri FC |
| 1988–89 | Qatar Al-Sadd |
| 1989–90 | China Liaoning |
| 1990–91 | Iran Esteghlal |
| 1991 | Saudi Arabia Al-Hilal |
| 1992–93 | Iran PAS Tehran |
| 1993–94 | Thailand Thai Farmers Bank |
| 1994–95 | Thailand Thai Farmers Bank |
| 1995 | South Korea Ilhwa Chunma |
| 1996–97 | South Korea Pohang Steelers |
| 1997–98 | South Korea Pohang Steelers |
| 1998–99 | Japan Júbilo Iwata |
| 1999–2000 | Saudi Arabia Al-Hilal |
| 2000–01 | South Korea Suwon Samsung Bluewings |
| 2001–02 | South Korea Suwon Samsung Bluewings |
AFC Champions League
| Season | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2002–03 | United Arab Emirates Al Ain |
| 2004 | Saudi Arabia Al-Ittihad |
| 2005 | Saudi Arabia Al-Ittihad |
| 2006 | South Korea Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
| 2007 | Japan Urawa Red Diamonds |
| 2008 | Japan Gamba Osaka |
| 2009 | South Korea Pohang Steelers |
| 2010 | South Korea Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma |
| 2011 | Qatar Al-Sadd |
| 2012 | South Korea Ulsan Hyundai |
| 2013 | China Guangzhou Evergrande |
| 2014 | Australia Western Sydney Wanderers |
| 2015 | China Guangzhou Evergrande |
| 2016 | South Korea Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
| 2017 | Japan Urawa Red Diamonds |
| 2018 | Japan Kashima Antlers |
| 2019 | Saudi Arabia Al-Hilal |
| 2020 | South Korea Ulsan Hyundai |
| 2021 | Saudi Arabia Al-Hilal |
| 2022 | Japan Urawa Red Diamonds |
| 2023–24 | United Arab Emirates Al Ain |
| 2024–25 | TBD |
Most Successful Clubs in AFC Champions League History
| Club | Titles | Runners-up | Seasons Won | Seasons Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia Al-Hilal | 4 | 5 | 1991, 1999–2000, 2019, 2021 | 1986, 1987, 2014, 2017, 2022 |
| South Korea Pohang Steelers | 3 | 1 | 1996–97, 1997–98, 2009 | 2021 |
| Japan Urawa Red Diamonds | 3 | 1 | 2007, 2017, 2022 | 2019 |
| Iran Esteghlal | 2 | 2 | 1970, 1990–91 | 1991, 1998–99 |
| South Korea Seongnam FC | 2 | 2 | 1995, 2010 | 1996–97, 2004 |
| United Arab Emirates Al Ain | 2 | 2 | 2002–03, 2023–24 | 2005, 2016 |
| Saudi Arabia Al-Ittihad | 2 | 1 | 2004, 2005 | 2009 |
| South Korea Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 2 | 1 | 2006, 2016 | 2011 |
| Israel Maccabi Tel Aviv | 2 | 0 | 1969, 1971 | — |
| Qatar Al-Sadd | 2 | 0 | 1988–89, 2011 | — |
| Thailand Thai Farmers Bank | 2 | 0 | 1993–94, 1994–95 | — |
| South Korea Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2 | 0 | 2000–01, 2001–02 | — |
| South Korea Ulsan Hyundai | 2 | 0 | 2012, 2020 | — |
| China Guangzhou Evergrande | 2 | 0 | 2013, 2015 | — |
Top Scorers in AFC Champions League History
Top Scorers in every edition of AFC Champions League
| Year | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–03 | Hao Haidong | Dalian Shide | 9 |
| 2004 | Kim Do-hoon | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | 9 |
| 2005 | Mohamed Kallon | Al-Ittihad | 6 |
| 2006 | Magno Alves | Gamba Osaka | 8 |
| 2007 | Mota | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | 7 |
| 2008 | Nantawat Tansopa | Krung Thai Bank | 9 |
| 2009 | Leandro | Gamba Osaka | 10 |
| 2010 | Jose Mota | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 9 |
| 2011 | Lee Dong-gook | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 9 |
| 2012 | Ricardo Oliveira | Al-Jazira | 12 |
| 2013 | Muriqui | Guangzhou Evergrande | 13 |
| 2014 | Asamoah Gyan | Al-Ain | 12 |
| 2015 | Ricardo Goulart | Guangzhou Evergrande | 8 |
| 2016 | Adriano | FC Seoul | 13 |
| 2017 | Omar Kharbin | Al-Hilal | 10 |
| 2018 | Baghdad Bounedjah | Al-Sadd | 13 |
| 2019 | Bafétimbi Gomis | Al-Hilal | 11 |
| 2020 | Abderrazak Hamdallah | Al-Nassr | 7 |
| 2021 | Michael Olunga | Al-Duhail | 9 |
| 2022 | Edmilson Junior | Al-Duhail | 8 |
| 2023–24 | Soufiane Rahimi | Al Ain | 13 |
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