Al Ahli to Host Auckland City in FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Al Ahli Jeddah is set to face Auckland City in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, at the Alinma Bank Stadium (Al Jawhara) at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Kickoff is listed at 21:00 Mecca time (18:00 UTC).
The fixture falls under the FIFA Intercontinental Cup first stage. The match will be played at one of the Kingdom's largest venues, with a listed capacity of around 63,079 and a natural grass surface.
Tickets and pricing
Tickets for the match are being offered online as guaranteed e-tickets for entry at King Abdullah Sports City, with tiered categories priced in SAR. Lower-tier separate seats start at around SAR 39 (Category 340) and SAR 45.50 (Category 125), while adjacent-seat options rise into the SAR 52–65 range depending on grouping.
Higher adjacent-seat options in some categories reach around SAR 67.60, 74.10, 104.00 and 123.50, and grouped offers for 3–5 adjacent tickets (Category 526) are listed near SAR 130 each. Premium seating (Category 135) reaches around SAR 650.
Fans typically buy Al Ahli home tickets through the official Saudi Pro League and Al Ahli ticketing platforms, including the club's ticketing app WeBook, where tickets are usually released 7–10 days before matchday. For comparison, standard Al Ahli league fixtures in 2026 generally range from about SAR 30–90 for general admission, SAR 250–600 for gold and silver premium sideline seats, and above SAR 1,500 for VIP and VVIP hospitality.
The match brings a global fixture to Jeddah, offering residents and visitors an accessible opportunity to watch top-level international football on home soil.
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