AFC Asian Cup
Staged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the very first time, the quest for ultimate glory at the 19th edition of Asia’s crown jewel ignites on January 7 (Thursday) in the capital city of Riyadh at the 72,000-seater King Fahd Sports City Stadium when Saudi Arabia take on Palestine at 8pm in what promises to be a thrilling opening match.
The 24-team Group Stage will conclude on January 20 before the Round of 16 commences two days later, followed by the Quarter-finals on January 28 and 29, and the Semi-finals on February 1 and 2. The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ then culminates in a spectacular showdown on February 5 at 8pm at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium, where the newest kings of Asia will be crowned.
The allocation of all venues and kick-off times in this finalised schedule factors in key commercial and broadcast requirements, as well as the local arrangements put in place to drive spectator attendance and enhance fan experience.
A total of eight stadiums across three cities will serve as the battlegrounds for the 51 matches of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™: five in Riyadh, two in Jeddah and one in Al Khobar.
