Saudi Arabia v Kuwait: How to watch Gulf Cup 27 opener on TV and online

Saudi Arabia begin their Gulf Arab Cup “Khaleeji 27” campaign against Kuwait on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, with the opening-round fixture taking place at Alinma Stadium.

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 Saudi Arabia time (21:00) and 22:00 United Arab Emirates time (22:00).

The match is part of Group A, which also includes Iraq and Oman. All four teams are competing for a place in the semi-finals, with the top two sides in each group progressing.

According to the tournament regulations, the Group A winners will face the Group B runners-up in the semi-finals. The Group B winners will meet the Group A runners-up in the other tie.

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

TV channels and commentators

Matches at Gulf Arab Cup “Khaleeji 27” will be broadcast by Al Kass and Sharjah Sports.

Al Kass 1 will carry Saudi Arabia v Kuwait with Khalid Al Hadi providing commentary. The match will also be shown on Sharjah Sports, where Musa Eid will be the commentator.

How to watch online

The fixture will be available to stream through the TOD TV application and beIN Connect.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will be aiming to make an early impression in a group in which Iraq and Oman are also seeking one of the two available semi-final places.