RIYADH, Oct 27 — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 announced on Monday the completion of the tournament’s match schedule, confirming kickoff times and venues for all matches, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The competition will take place in the kingdom from January 7 to February 5, 2027.
Saudi Arabia will host the AFC Asian Cup finals for the first time in the tournament’s 19th edition, featuring 24 national teams competing in 51 matches across eight stadiums in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al-Khobar.
The tournament will kick off on January 7, with Saudi Arabia facing Palestine at 8pm at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh, which has a capacity of approximately 72,000 spectators.
The group stage will continue through January 20, with the Round of 16 beginning on January 22. The quarterfinals will be played on January 28 and 29, followed by the semifinals on February 1 and 2.
The tournament will conclude on February 5 with the final, scheduled for 8 pm at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh, where the champion of the 19th edition of the AFC Asian Cup will be crowned. — Bernama-SPA
