Overview
- The 16th edition will run from July 24 to Aug. 26, 2026, coinciding with the tournament’s 30th anniversary.
- A single round-robin group stage is scheduled for July 24 to Aug. 8, followed by home-and-away semifinals and a two-legged final from Aug. 15 to 26.
- Hyundai Motor becomes the new title sponsor, making 2026 the inaugural tournament under the Hyundai Cup branding.
- Organizers say moving away from the traditional year-end slot addresses player-release challenges seen in the 2024 event.
- Host selection, venue assignments, and broadcast and commercial details were not announced and will follow in future updates from the AFF.