Jeddah to host 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in 2026: groups, venues, and details
Preparations are underway in Jeddah to host the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, featuring eight national teams competing in 15 matches from September 23 to October 6, 2026.
Jeddah is set to host the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament in 2026, with preparations in the final stages as the event approaches from September 23 to October 6. The competition will see eight Gulf national teams battling it out in 15 matches, starting with Saudi Arabia taking on Kuwait on the Kingdom's 96th National Day.
The local organizing committee is striving to finalize all preparations, including stadiums, logistics, and fan services, to ensure a memorable tournament. Matches will be held at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, promising an exhilarating experience for Gulf football enthusiasts. The tournament draw, which placed Saudi Arabia in Group A along with Iraq, Oman, and Kuwait, and Group B featuring Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Yemen, was announced in May at Historic Jeddah.
Mee Al-Halabi, CEO of the organizing committee, expressed satisfaction with the progress made, highlighting the tournament as a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia's hosting history and a stepping stone towards the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
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