2025–26 AFC Challenge League

2025–26 AFC Challenge League
Tournament details
Dates12 August 2025 – 9 May 2026
TeamsCompetition proper: 20 (from 27 associations)
2026–27

The 2025–26 AFC Challenge League will be the 12th edition of the Asia's third-tier continental club football competition, organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and the second under the AFC Challenge League title.

Arkadag are the reigning champions, but will not be able to defend their title as the winner of the Challenge League automatically qualifies for the Champions League Two Group stage

The winner will be given a direct slot for the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two group stage, if they haven't already qualified through their domestic performance.