Schedule
The 2010 AFC Cup will have the same format as the 2009 AFC Cup.
| Date |
Event |
| December 7 |
Draw for qualifying play-off and group stage |
| January 23 |
Qualifying play-off (eventually not played) |
| February 8 |
Draw for ACL play-off losers in group stage |
| February 23 & 24 |
Group stage Matchday 1 |
| March 16 & 17 |
Group stage Matchday 2 |
| March 23 & 24 |
Group stage Matchday 3 |
| April 6 & 7 |
Group stage Matchday 4 |
| April 20 & 21 |
Group stage Matchday 5 |
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| Date |
Event |
| April 27 & 28 |
Group stage Matchday 6 |
| May 11 & 12 |
Round of 16 |
| May 25 |
Draw for remaining rounds |
| September 14 |
Quarter-finals 1st leg |
| September 21 |
Quarter-finals 2nd leg |
| October 5 |
Semi-finals 1st leg |
| October 19 |
Semi-finals 2nd leg |
| November 6 |
Final |
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