Saudi Arabia host Kuwait in the headline opening match of Group A at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup. The game is set to take place at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on 23 September 2026, launching the tournament in front of a large home crowd.
Below is the essential information you need to secure a seat at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, including where to buy tickets, how much they cost, and how to book now.
When is the Saudi Arabia vs Kuwait match at the Gulf Cup?
Official broadcast information for the Saudi Arabia vs Kuwait match is not yet available. Check back closer to kick-off for confirmed channel and live stream details.
Where can you buy Saudi Arabia vs Kuwait tickets?
Tickets for the official match can be purchased directly through the official WeBook platform, which is the primary sales channel for major sporting events in Saudi Arabia. The official platform remains your main option for securing tickets at face value during both the pre-sale and general public sale phases.
If tickets listed on the official site sell out, secondary platforms such as Grintahub may be an alternative option.
How much do Saudi Arabia vs Kuwait tickets cost?
Standard ticket prices on the official WeBook portal typically start from 15 Saudi riyals for Category 4 seats behind the goal, with costs rising depending on the seat category and proximity to the pitch.
On secondary markets such as Grintahub, ticket prices currently start from 45 Saudi riyals per seat. Final prices vary based on seating section, location, and real-time market demand.
Saudi Arabia vs Kuwait at the Gulf Cup: Everything you need to know
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait recent form
Saudi Arabia have recorded one win, three draws, and one defeat in their last five matches. Their most recent outing was a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde at the World Cup on 27 June, following a 4-0 loss to Spain and a 1-1 draw with Uruguay earlier in the tournament. They scored four goals and conceded five across those five games, with their only win coming as a 3-0 friendly victory over Puerto Rico.
Kuwait have also recorded one win, three draws, and one defeat in their last five matches. Their most recent game was a 2-2 friendly draw with Thailand in June. They also drew 1-1 with Egypt and 2-2 with Gambia during this run, while losing 3-1 to Jordan and 1-3 to the UAE at the FIFA Arab Cup. Kuwait scored seven goals and conceded nine across those five matches.
Saudi Arabia vs Kuwait: recent head-to-head record
The last meeting between the two teams was a friendly in March 2021, which Saudi Arabia won 1-0. Before that, Kuwait beat Saudi Arabia 3-1 at the 2019 Gulf Cup, while Saudi Arabia won 2-1 when the sides met at the 2017 Gulf Cup. In the last five recorded head-to-head matches, Saudi Arabia won three, Kuwait won two, and none ended in a draw.