King Abdullah Sports City set to host Gulf Cup final in Jeddah

King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah is preparing on Tuesday to host the final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, featuring the national teams of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The stadium is ready with comprehensive organizational and technical preparations to welcome this major Gulf sporting event, continuing its role as one of the leading sports venues in the Kingdom and the region.

Opened in 2014 and with a capacity of over 62,000 spectators, the sports city has become a premier destination, having hosted numerous continental and international matches and finals. It has played a key role in establishing Jeddah as a hub for major sporting events.

The stadium has previously hosted many major finals and matches, including the King’s Cup finals, as well as the AFC Champions League finals in 2025 and 2026, where Al-Ahli Saudi FC claimed the continental title. It has also been the venue for the Saudi Super Cup finals and several other regional and international tournaments and competitions.

In recent years, the stadium has hosted important matches in the FIFA Club World Cup and several fixtures for the Saudi national team in various continental and international competitions. It has also welcomed a range of sporting events and activities, further enhancing Jeddah’s status on the global sports map.

The "Gulf 27" final adds another milestone to the city’s impressive record of major events, as Gulf fans turn their attention to Jeddah for the tournament’s conclusion, which has seen fierce competition before Saudi Arabia and the UAE reached the final in pursuit of the Gulf title.

Fans filling the stands at King Abdullah Sports City are looking forward to an exceptional football evening, which will crown the 27th edition of the Gulf tournament and once again demonstrate Saudi Arabia’s readiness to host the world’s biggest sporting events to the highest organizational and operational standards.