Riyadh:The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organizing Committee have announced the finalized match schedule for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027. The tournament, set to be held from January 7 to February 5, 2027, will take place across eight stadiums in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al-Khobar.

According to Saudi Press Agency, this will mark the first time Saudi Arabia hosts the AFC Asian Cup finals, now in its 19th edition. The competition will feature 24 national teams competing in a total of 51 matches. The opening match is scheduled for January 7, with Saudi Arabia taking on Palestine at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh, a venue with a capacity of approximately 72,000 spectators.

The group stage of the tournament is set to continue until January 20, followed by the Round of 16 starting on January 22. The quarterfinals will be held on January 28 and 29, leading up to the semifinals on February 1 and 2. The tournament will conclude with the final on February 5 at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh, where the champion will be crowned.