RIYADH: Football chiefs on Tuesday set the dates and named the stadiums for the 2027 Asian Cup tournament in Saudi Arabia — a dress rehearsal for the jewel in the crown, the 2034 World Cup.
Matches will take place from Jan. 7 to Feb. 5, 2027, in Riyadh, Jeddah and Alkhobar.
Five stadiums in the capital will host Asia’s football elite: King Fahd Sports City Stadium, King Saud University Stadium, Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium, Kingdom Arena and Al Shabab Stadium.
The two Jeddah venues will be King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, and a new stadium will be built in Alkhobar.
“Confirming the dates and selecting the stadiums ... is a strategic milestone in our journey to host the tournament,” said Yasser Al-Misehal, president of Saudi Arabian Football Federation.
“We are confident that we will deliver a comprehensive sporting experience that extends beyond the matches themselves, creating a unique and integrated event that showcases Saudi Arabia’s status as a hub for major international sporting events.”
