Jeddah Ready to Host 27th Arabian Gulf Cup 2026

Sep 23, 2026
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Jeddah Ready to Host 27th Arabian Gulf Cup 2026

Jeddah is set to host the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup from 23 September to 6 October 2026, with organizers confirming that preparations have been completed across all operational areas. Eight national teams will compete in a total of 15 matches during the tournament.

The competition will be staged at two venues in Jeddah: Al-Inma Stadium at King Abdullah Sports City, and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium. Organizers said stadium facilities, pitches, spectator entry and exit points, crowd management, security, safety, medical services, transportation, logistics, and media facilities have all been prepared ahead of kickoff.

The main media center will be located at Hilton Jeddah Hotel, with accreditation facilities set up at Al-Inma Stadium and an additional media center at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.

Ticket prices

Ticket prices for some group-stage matches start from SAR 22, while tickets for the opening match, semifinals, and final begin at SAR 45. Additional categories are listed at SAR 71, SAR 97, and SAR 120, with premium tickets starting from SAR 187 or SAR 243, depending on the venue and match.

Each ticket is valid only for the specific match, date, venue, and seating category printed on it. Fans planning to attend more than one match will need a separate ticket for each fixture.

The tournament is expected to draw large crowds of residents and visitors to Jeddah, offering a major football occasion for the community and a chance to welcome fans from across the region.


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