Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar will host 51 matches of the 19th edition of the Asia Cup, starting in 150 days. The tournament runs from January 7 to February 5, 2027, marking the first time the event is held in the Kingdom.
According to SPA, 24 Asian national teams will compete over 30 days. This includes teams that appeared in the 2026 World Cup finals.
Organizational and operational work continues in the three host cities to complete stadiums, facilities, transport plans, and services for fans and teams.
The final draw took place in May at Salwa Palace in the historic At-Turaif district of Diriyah. The Saudi national team is in Group 1 with Kuwait, Oman, and Palestine. The Saudi team will start its campaign against Palestine in Riyadh, aiming for a fourth title after winning in 1984, 1988, and 1996.
In the Eastern Province, the first phase of interviews for the Asia Cup 2027 Saudi Arabia volunteer program began last week. The program received over 30,000 applications, with more than 3,000 interviews taking place in Al Khobar before moving to Riyadh and Jeddah.
Where will the Asia Cup 2027 matches be held? The tournament will take place in three Saudi cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar. These cities will host a total of 51 matches featuring 24 Asian national teams over a period of 30 days.
When does the Asia Cup 2027 start and end? The 19th edition of the continental tournament is scheduled to run from January 7 to February 5, 2027. This marks the first time the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts the event.
Which teams are in the Saudi national team’s group? Following the draw held at Salwa Palace in Diriyah, the Saudi national team was placed in Group 1. They will compete alongside the national teams of Kuwait, Oman, and Palestine.
What are the details of the Asia Cup 2027 volunteer program? The volunteer program attracted more than 30,000 applications. The first phase of interviews began last week in the Eastern Province, with over 3,000 interviews in Al Khobar, followed by sessions in Riyadh and Jeddah.