The organizing committee has released the start date and broadcast details for Gulf Cup 27 in Jeddah. The tournament runs from October 12 to October 30, 2026.
When will the Gulf Cup 27 take place? The 27th edition of the Gulf Cup will be hosted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to the official schedule released by the Arab Gulf Cup Federation.
Match schedule
The tournament features two groups (A and B) of five teams each. The group stage kicks off on 12 October 2026 and the knockout phase concludes on 30 October 2026. Key fixtures include:
- 12 Oct – Opening match Saudi Arabia vs Qatar at King Abdullah Stadium.
- 15 Oct – United Arab Emirates vs Bahrain.
- 18 Oct – Iraq vs Yemen.
- 21 Oct – Decisive Group A match to decide qualifiers.
- 24 Oct – Decisive Group B match.
- 30 Oct – Final between the two group winners.
Broadcast channels
All Gulf Cup 27 matches will be televised on the following networks:
- KSA Sports (Saudi Sports Channels) in the Kingdom.
- Al Riyadiyah in Gulf countries.
- beIN Sports across MENA.
- AD Sports (Abu Dhabi Sports) in the UAE.
- Live streaming on the “Mshahd” digital platform.
The schedule and broadcast partners have been officially confirmed by the organizing committee, and any updates will be communicated through the tournament’s official channels.
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