Saudi Arabia to host AFC Elite Champions League finals through 2029
The AFC has awarded Saudi Arabia hosting rights for the Elite Champions League finals for three consecutive seasons from 2026-2027 to 2028-2029.
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AIThe Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that Saudi Arabia will host the final stages of the AFC Elite Champions League for three consecutive seasons, from 2026-2027 through 2028-2029.
The decision follows the Kingdom’s successful organization of the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 editions.
The announcement was made during a meeting of the AFC Executive Committee, which granted Saudi Arabia permanent hosting rights for the finals, after initially awarding them on a temporary basis in December 2023.
Al-Ahli claimed the championship in both previous editions, securing their first title by defeating Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in 2025, and retaining the trophy against Japan’s Machida Zelvia last May.