The Asian Cup will take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027.

Jeddah will host matches at two stadiums: King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City.

Al Khobar will feature a new modern arena, completing a world-class infrastructure ready to host competitions.

The tournament will involve 24 national teams. 18 teams have already secured their participation, including the Uzbekistan national team.

The remaining spots will be contested in the final qualification round, which will commence in March 2025. The qualification will feature six groups of four teams, formed after the draw. The winners of each group will earn the right to compete in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.