The qualifying rounds of the 2014 CAF Champions League were played from 7 February to 30 March 2014, to decide the eight teams which advanced to the group stage.
[1] The draw for the preliminary, first and second qualifying rounds was held on 16 December 2013 in Marrakech, Morocco.
[2][3] The entry round of each team was determined by their ranking points calculated based on performances in continental club championships for the period 2009–2013.
The following 58 teams were entered into the draw: Qualification ties were played on a home-and-away two-legged basis.
Note: The second leg was played outside of South Sudan due to security concerns.
Note: The first leg was played outside of Libya due to security concerns.
Barrack Young Controllers won on the away goals rule and advanced to the first round.
Note: The second leg was played outside of Libya due to security concerns.
[12] The winners of each tie advanced to the group stage, while the losers entered the Confederation Cup play-off round.
[1] Note: The first leg was played outside of Libya due to security concerns.
Espérance de Tunis won 4–1 on aggregate and advanced to the group stage.
TP Mazembe won on the away goals rule and advanced to the group stage.
Séwé Sport entered the Confederation Cup play-off round.
Coton Sport entered the Confederation Cup play-off round.
AC Léopards entered the Confederation Cup play-off round.
Kaizer Chiefs entered the Confederation Cup play-off round.