Saudi Arabia has confirmed that the AFC Asian Cup 2027 will go ahead as planned, with the tournament running from 7 January to 5 February 2027 across three host cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar.
The competition will bring together 24 national teams playing 51 matches at eight stadiums. The opening fixture is set for Saudi Arabia against Palestine, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. in Riyadh on 7 January 2027. The final will be staged on 5 February 2027 at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in the capital.
Host stadiums
Riyadh will host matches at five venues: King Fahd Sports City Stadium, King Saud University Stadium, Kingdom Arena, Imam Mohammed ibn Saud University Stadium, and Al-Shabab Club Stadium. In Jeddah, games will be played at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium. Al Khobar will feature Aramco Stadium, a new venue with a planned capacity of around 45,000.
For residents and visitors across the Kingdom, the tournament promises nearly a month of top-level football spread between the central and western regions and the Eastern Province, offering fans in multiple cities the chance to attend matches close to home.
Official ticket prices in Saudi riyals and the public ticket-purchasing process have not yet been announced. Saudi Living will share further details once they become available.
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