Jeddah is preparing to host the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup, "Gulf 27," which will kick off on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The tournament will take place in the Kingdom from September 23 to October 6, with the participation of 8 teams competing for the title through 15 matches, amidst great fan anticipation for the new edition of the Gulf tournament.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Sports and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, extended his thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for his generous patronage of "Gulf 27."
The Minister of Sports affirmed that this patronage reflects the extent of support and attention the sports sector enjoys in the Kingdom, in addition to the leadership's keenness to support athletes and host prominent sporting events and occasions.
He explained that the Gulf Cup represents an important sporting event for the people of the region, given the tournament's rich history and significant stature, as well as its role in strengthening fraternal ties between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The "Gulf 27" competitions will be held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, after all organizational and operational preparations are completed to receive the participating teams, fans, and media.
Group A includes Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Kuwait, while Group B will witness competition between Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Yemen, vying for the two spots to qualify for the next round.
Jeddah is making its debut as a host for the Arabian Gulf Cup competitions, in a tournament that will continue until October 6, with aspirations for a distinguished edition that matches the history and stature of "Gulf 27" among the region's fans.