UAE v Yemen: How to watch Gulf Cup 27 opener for free online

The United Arab Emirates begin their Gulf Cup 27 campaign against Yemen on Thursday, 24 September 2026, with both teams aiming to make a strong start in Group B.

The match will be played at Al-Inmaa Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 18:55 Saudi Arabia time and 19:55 in the United Arab Emirates.

Qatar and Bahrain are the other teams in Group B. The top two sides from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, with the winner of Group A facing the runner-up from Group B and the winner of Group B meeting the runner-up from Group A.

The two semi-final winners will then contest the final on 6 October 2026, when the champions of the 27th edition of the Gulf Cup will be decided.

Where to watch UAE v Yemen

The Al Kass and Sharjah networks hold the broadcasting rights for Gulf Cup 27 matches.

Coverage of UAE v Yemen will be available on Al Kass 1, with Samir Al-Maierfi providing commentary. The game will also be shown on Sharjah Sports, where Mousa Eid will be on commentary duty.

| Channel | Commentator | ||| | Al Kass 1 | Samir Al-Maierfi | | Sharjah Sports | Mousa Eid |

How to watch online

Viewers wanting to stream the match online can watch UAE v Yemen through the TOD TV application or beIN Connect.

The fixture is the opening Group B match for the United Arab Emirates and Yemen in a tournament format that sends the leading two teams in each section through to the knockout stage.

Match details

Match: United Arab Emirates v Yemen Competition: Gulf Cup 27 Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026 Venue: Al-Inmaa Stadium Kick-off: 18:55 Saudi Arabia time; 19:55 United Arab Emirates time

The group-stage results will determine the semi-final pairings before the competition concludes with the final on 6 October 2026.