Saudi Arabia Eyes Gulf Cup 27 Title in Jeddah

Sep 28, 2026
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Saudi Arabia Eyes Gulf Cup 27 Title in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia is aiming to lift the Gulf Cup title on home soil as the Kingdom hosts the 27th edition of the tournament in Jeddah from 23 September to 6 October 2026. Head coach Georgios Donis leads the national team, which opened its campaign against Kuwait on 23 September.

The tournament brings together eight national teams competing across 15 matches. Games are staged at two Jeddah venues: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Al-Inma Stadium) and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.

Ticket prices

For group-stage matches at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, tickets range from SAR 22 to SAR 93, with premium seats starting at SAR 187. At Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, group-stage tickets are priced at SAR 22, SAR 37, or SAR 60.

For the opening match, semifinals, and final, tickets are set at SAR 45 for Category 4, SAR 71 for Category 3, SAR 97 for Category 2, and SAR 120 for Category 1. Premium seats start from SAR 243, while Silver tickets are SAR 315 and Gold tickets SAR 355.

Tickets are available through the Gulf Football Federation's official ticketing website and mobile application. With matches spread across two of Jeddah's main stadiums, the tournament offers residents and visitors a chance to follow regional football live over two weeks in the city.


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