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AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia: Dates, Groups and Where to Watch
Everything about the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia: 7 January to 5 February, the groups and Arab teams, the stadiums, who shows it in the Middle East, and kick-off times in the UK, Germany and Turkey.
5 minPublished: 2026-10-20
The short answer
The AFC Asian Cup 2027 is played in Saudi Arabia from 7 January to 5 February 2027, with 24 teams and 51 matches in Riyadh, Jeddah and Khobar. The opening match, Saudi Arabia v Palestine, is on 7 January at 8 pm Riyadh time at King Fahd Sports City Stadium, which also hosts the final on 5 February. In the Middle East and North Africa the tournament is on beIN SPORTS.
AFC Asian Cup 2027 groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Palestine |
| B | Uzbekistan, Bahrain, North Korea, Jordan |
| C | Iran, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, China |
| D | Australia, Tajikistan, Iraq, Singapore |
| E | South Korea, UAE, Vietnam, Yemen |
| F | Japan, Qatar, Thailand, Indonesia |
Stadiums
| City | Stadiums |
|---|---|
| Riyadh | King Fahd Sports City Stadium, King Saud University Stadium, Kingdom Arena, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud University Stadium, Al Shabab Stadium |
| Jeddah | King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium |
| Khobar | Aramco Stadium (new) |
Where to watch the AFC Asian Cup 2027
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS, with online streaming on TOD. Plans are in our TOD by beIN guide.
- United States: CBS Sports, with every match streaming on Paramount+.
- UK, Germany and Turkey: no official broadcaster had been announced as of October 2026; we will update this section when one is.
Kick-off times where you are
In January and February the time difference with Saudi Arabia is:
| You are in | Difference with Riyadh | Opening match (8 pm Riyadh) |
|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 hours behind | 5 pm |
| Germany | 2 hours behind | 6 pm |
| Egypt and Lebanon | 1 hour behind | 7 pm |
| Turkey, Syria and Iraq | Same time | 8 pm |
Tips for watching without buffering
- Arab team matches draw millions of viewers at once, so test your stream an hour before kick-off. Fixes are in our IPTV buffering guide.
- Full HD needs a stable connection; see how much internet speed you need.
- For this season's league broadcasters, read where to watch the Premier League, Champions League and Saudi Pro League.
Follow the Arab teams from anywhere
If you live abroad and want Arabic sports channels in one app, see our pages for the UK, Germany and Turkey.
Information is accurate as of October 2026, based on AFC announcements. Knockout fixtures depend on group results and broadcast rights can change, so always check the official broadcaster in your country.