Mark the calendar. The road to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 starts on Saturday, April 11, 2026. And the last attraction will be in the historical Al-Turaif district of Diriyah, which has a genuine feel.
AFC Asian Cup 2027 Saudi Arabia: Cities, Stadiums And Final Match
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A report issued by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation confirmed that the Asian Football Confederation had affirmed that the ceremony would take place at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Diriyah Prepares The Ultimate Draw
Al-Turaif in Diriyah has been selected by the Asian Football Confederation as a setting for the final draw in 2027. The Saudi state originated in al-Turaif, and its alleys and palaces made of mud-bricks preserve the stories of many centuries.
This is a setting that provides football with its opening night in case it is a theatre.
The 19th edition of the AFC Asian Cup will be determined by the draw on April 11, 2026, to identify the group stage matches. It is the official countdown to the tournament that Saudi Arabia is going to host.
When Is the AFC Asian Cup 2027?
The tournament lasts between January 7, 2027 and February 5, 2027. The best international teams in Asia will be playing in the Kingdom for over a month. Saudi Arabia comes into the limelight as the host country and hopes to provide a competition that should be big and lively.
Imitating Cities Riyadh, Jeddah And Al-Khobar
The games will be hosted in eight stadiums within 3 big cities of Riyadh, Jeddah and Al-Khobar.
King Fahd Sports City Stadium is one of the major projects in Riyadh and will be in the spotlight. There will also be matches at the capital at the King Saud University stadium, Al Shabab Stadium, Kingdom arena and a new revamped Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University stadium, which will have a capacity of 21000 seats and be sporting the full AFC standards.
The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup Final was held in King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, which is dubbed the Shining Jewel. Another venue having experience in the Club World Cup will also host matches in the city at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.
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The newly built stadium in Al-Khobah in the Eastern Region will centre the tournament in the region, creating an element of modernity in the footprint of the tournament.
Large sporting events have taken place in Saudi Arabia previously. But this is different. It is the largest Asian football tournament taking place on domestic soil.
Cover Image Courtesy: AFC/Website
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