Qatar v Bahrain: TV channels, kick-off time and online viewing details for Gulf Cup 27

Qatar and Bahrain begin their Gulf Cup 27 campaigns on Thursday, 24 September 2026, with both sides aiming to make an early move towards the semi-finals.

The Group Two fixture will be played at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 Saudi Arabia time and 22:00 in the United Arab Emirates.

Qatar are in Group Two alongside the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Bahrain. The top two teams in each group will progress to the semi-finals.

In the last-four stage, the Group One winners will face the Group Two runners-up, while the Group Two winners will meet the runners-up from Group One. The two semi-final winners will then contest the final, which is scheduled for 6 October 2026.

Where to watch Qatar v Bahrain

Al Kass and Sharjah have secured the broadcasting rights for Gulf Cup 27 matches.

The Qatar v Bahrain match will be shown on Al Kass 1, with Khalil Al Balushi providing the commentary. Sharjah Sports will also broadcast the game, with Mohammed Al Hinaai on commentary.

How to watch online

Viewers wanting to follow the match online can use the TOD TV app or beIN Connect.

The match is the opening fixture for both teams in the competition, making the result important as they begin their bid to finish in the top two places in Group Two.

Qatar and Bahrain will be competing alongside the United Arab Emirates and Yemen for the two available qualification places. The group-stage standings will determine the semi-final pairings, with the group winners receiving a tie against the runners-up from the other section.

The 27th edition of the Gulf Cup will conclude with the final on 6 October 2026, when the winners of the semi-final matches will compete for the title.