Asian Cup 2027 stadiums: the eight venues in Riyadh, Jeddah and Khobar
The AFC Asian Cup 2027 is played at eight stadiums in three Saudi cities: five in the capital Riyadh, two in Jeddah and one in Khobar in the Eastern Province. The King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh, the largest at 72,000, hosts the opening match and the final. Capacities below are those printed on the AFC's official match schedule and match independent stadium reports.
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All eight stadiums
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Fahd Sports City Stadium | Riyadh | 72,000 | Opening match, final, round of 16 and quarter-final |
| King Saud University Stadium | Riyadh | 26,000 | Group stage and knockout matches |
| Kingdom Arena | Riyadh | 26,000 | Group stage and a quarter-final |
| Imam Mohammed bin Saud University Stadium | Riyadh | 25,000 | Group stage and knockout matches |
| Al Shabab Stadium | Riyadh | 13,000 | Group stage |
| King Abdullah Sports City Stadium | Jeddah | 60,000 | Group stage, quarter-final and the February 2 semi-final |
| Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium | Jeddah | 26,000 | Group stage and knockout matches |
| Aramco Stadium (new build) | Khobar | 45,000 | Every round except the final, including the February 1 semi-final |
The AFC confirmed the eight venues and three host cities in January 2025. Earlier proposals had included Dammam and Abha, but neither is on the final list; Khobar's new Aramco Stadium is the Eastern Province venue. Total capacity across the eight grounds is about 293,000.
Riyadh: five stadiums
The King Fahd Sports City Stadium is the tournament's centrepiece: opening match on January 7, a round-of-16 tie, a quarter-final and the final on February 5, plus Saudi Arabia's group matches. The other Riyadh venues are the King Saud University Stadium (home of Al Nassr), the Kingdom Arena, the Imam Mohammed bin Saud University Stadium and the compact Al Shabab Stadium, the smallest ground at 13,000.
Jeddah: two stadiums
King Abdullah Sports City Stadium — known locally as "the Shining Jewel" — is the second-largest venue at 60,000 and stages group matches, a quarter-final and the semi-final on February 2. The Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium (26,000) is Jeddah's second ground.
Khobar: Aramco Stadium
Aramco Stadium in Khobar is the only newly built venue for the tournament, a 45,000-seat ground in the Eastern Province that also features in Saudi Arabia's plans for the 2034 World Cup. The AFC's schedule uses it in every round except the final, including the semi-final on February 1, 2027.
How the eight stadiums are used
The 51 matches are spread across all eight grounds, with the biggest fixtures concentrated in the largest stadiums. King Fahd Sports City Stadium takes the opening match, a round-of-16 tie, a quarter-final and the final; King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah and Aramco Stadium in Khobar take the two semi-finals, and Kingdom Arena hosts one of the quarter-finals. The three smaller Riyadh university and club grounds — King Saud University, Imam Mohammed bin Saud University and Al Shabab — carry much of the group stage, which is why so many group games are played in the capital. Hosts Saudi Arabia play all three of their group matches in Riyadh.
The three host cities are far apart — Jeddah on the Red Sea, Khobar on the Gulf and Riyadh roughly in between — so teams and fans move between them by domestic flight rather than by road. Because two rest days separate each knockout round, a team can play in Khobar and Jeddah on consecutive rounds without a same-day trip.
A note on capacities
Capacities on this page are the figures printed on the AFC's official match schedule of May 13, 2026, and they match the venue list published when the stadiums were confirmed. Other reference sources give slightly different numbers — King Fahd Sports City Stadium is often listed at 70,000 and Al Shabab Stadium at 14,000 — because published capacities change with renovation work and with tournament seating layouts. If the AFC issues revised figures before January, this page will follow the AFC.
Asian Cup 2027 stadiums FAQ
How many stadiums are used at the Asian Cup 2027?
Eight, in three cities: five in Riyadh, two in Jeddah and one (Aramco Stadium) in Khobar.
What is the biggest Asian Cup 2027 stadium?
King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh, with a capacity of 72,000. It hosts the opening match and the final.
Is Dammam or Abha hosting Asian Cup 2027 matches?
No. The AFC's confirmed host cities are Riyadh, Jeddah and Khobar only.
Which stadium is new for the Asian Cup 2027?
Aramco Stadium in Khobar, a 45,000-seat new build that hosts matches in every round up to the semi-finals.
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Details marked TBC had not been confirmed by the organiser when this page was last updated (September 10, 2026).