Jeddah to Host Arabian Gulf Cup in 2026

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Jeddah will host the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament, running from 23 September to 6 October 2026. All 15 matches will be played in the city across two venues, bringing together eight Gulf and Arab national teams.

The tournament opens on 23 September 2026 — coinciding with Saudi National Day — with a match between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Al-Inma Stadium) in north Jeddah, which seats about 62,000. The second venue is Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in southern Jeddah, with a capacity of around 27,000. The final is scheduled for Tuesday 6 October 2026 at Al-Inma Stadium.

Eight teams will compete: Group A features Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman and Kuwait, while Group B includes Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Yemen. The format runs a group stage followed by semifinals and the final.

How to buy tickets

Tickets are sold online through the official tournament ticketing platform, which requires registration with a mobile number and email and accepts Saudi-issued and international bank cards. Fans may buy up to six tickets

For the opening match, semifinals and final, prices start at SAR 45 for Category 4, SAR 71 for Category 3, SAR 97 for Category 2, SAR 120 for Category 1, and SAR 243 for the Premium category. Hospitality options are priced at SAR 315 (Silver) and SAR 355 (Gold) Group-stage matches outside those fixtures typically start from SAR 35–45 for the lowest category, rising by tier up to about SAR 120, with hospitality categories remaining at SAR 315–355.

For residents and football fans across the Kingdom, the tournament offers a rare chance to watch top regional teams live, with affordable entry options and both stadiums located in Jeddah.

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