Jeddah: The Gulf Football Federation, in cooperation with the Local Organizing Committee, announced today, Monday, the start of ticket sales for matches of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, set to be hosted by Saudi Arabia. It will be the first edition of the tournament held in Jeddah, running from Sep. 23 to Oct. 6, 2026.
According to Qatar News Agency, eight national teams will participate in the tournament, competing in 15 matches at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City. Secretary-General of the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation Jassim Sultan Al Rumaihi remarked that the Gulf Cup serves as the premier platform for Gulf football, expressing hope that the upcoming edition will achieve unprecedented levels of attendance and fan engagement.
Ticket prices for the opening match, semifinals, and final are divided into five categories, ranging from SAR 120 to SAR 243, alongside Gold and Silver category tickets priced at SAR 355 and SAR 315, respectively, for all matches. For group-stage matches held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, tickets are available in five categories, priced from SAR 93 to SAR 187. Meanwhile, group-stage matches at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium offer tickets in three categories, with prices starting at SAR 60 for Category 1, SAR 37 for Category 2, and SAR 22 for Category 3.
Fans can purchase tickets through the official ticketing website of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation or via its ticketing platform app. The tournament draw, conducted in Jeddah, determined the path for the eight Gulf teams, which have been divided into two groups. Group A includes Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Kuwait, while Group B consists of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Yemen.