Oman today_ The Asian Football Confederation has announced that the 2027 AFC Asian Cup will take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027 (17th of Dey to 16th of Bahman, 1405 in the Persian calendar) in Saudi Arabia. The tournament will be held across three cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar.
In Riyadh, five stadiums, including King Fahd Sports City, King Saud University Stadium, Imam Muhammad bin Saud University Stadium, Kingdom Arena, and Al-Shabab Stadium, will host the top teams from Asia. Additionally, two stadiums are already established in Jeddah, and a new, advanced stadium will be built in Al Khobar to complete the necessary infrastructure for the tournament.
Mariano V. Araneta Jr., the Chairman of the Asian Cup Organizing Committee, mentioned that the successes of the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar have set a new standard for future editions, and Saudi Arabia is ready to host an exceptional tournament in 2027.
Yasser Al-Mishal, the President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, stated that the announcement of the dates and selection of stadiums is a crucial step in the process of hosting the tournament, reflecting the continued collaboration with the Asian Football Confederation.
So far, 18 teams have confirmed their participation in the competition, and the remaining teams will be determined through the final qualification stage, which will begin in March 2025.
Saudi Arabia’s Preparation to Host the Biggest Football Event in Asia in 2027
