- The AFC has confirmed every date, city and stadium for all 51 matches, and kick-off times are locked in too: 7:00 PM AST (10:00 PM BST) for almost every match, 8:00 PM AST (11:00 PM BST) for the opener.
- No match rolls into the next calendar day in Bangladesh: the latest kick-off, the 8:00 PM AST opener, still lands at 11:00 PM BST the same evening.
- Bangladesh did not qualify, so this is a neutral-viewer guide for following the tournament from home or travelling to Saudi Arabia.
- The tournament runs 7 January to 5 February 2027 across Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar.
Full group stage fixture list in BST
All 36 group stage matches are confirmed by date, pairing, city and kick-off time. Every match kicks off at 7:00 PM AST (10:00 PM BST), except the opener at 8:00 PM AST (11:00 PM BST).
| Date | Group | Match | City | AST | BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan | A | Saudi Arabia v Palestine | Riyadh | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8 Jan | A | Kuwait v Oman | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8 Jan | B | Bahrain v North Korea | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8 Jan | B | Uzbekistan v Jordan | Jeddah | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9 Jan | C | Syria v Kyrgyzstan | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9 Jan | C | Iran v China | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9 Jan | D | Australia v Singapore | Al Khobar | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10 Jan | D | Tajikistan v Iraq | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10 Jan | E | South Korea v Yemen | Jeddah | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11 Jan | E | UAE v Vietnam | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11 Jan | F | Qatar v Thailand | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11 Jan | F | Japan v Indonesia | Jeddah | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 12 Jan | A | Oman v Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 12 Jan | B | North Korea v Uzbekistan | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 12 Jan | A | Palestine v Kuwait | Al Khobar | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 13 Jan | C | Kyrgyzstan v Iran | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 13 Jan | B | Jordan v Bahrain | Jeddah | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 14 Jan | D | Iraq v Australia | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 14 Jan | D | Singapore v Tajikistan | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 14 Jan | C | China v Syria | Jeddah | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 15 Jan | E | Yemen v UAE | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 15 Jan | E | Vietnam v South Korea | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 16 Jan | F | Thailand v Japan | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 16 Jan | F | Indonesia v Qatar | Al Khobar | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 17 Jan | A | Oman v Palestine | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 17 Jan | B | North Korea v Jordan | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 17 Jan | A | Saudi Arabia v Kuwait | Jeddah | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 17 Jan | B | Uzbekistan v Bahrain | Jeddah | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 18 Jan | C | Iran v Syria | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 18 Jan | C | Kyrgyzstan v China | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 19 Jan | D | Australia v Tajikistan | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 19 Jan | D | Iraq v Singapore | Al Khobar | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 20 Jan | E | South Korea v UAE | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 20 Jan | F | Japan v Qatar | Riyadh | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 20 Jan | F | Thailand v Indonesia | Jeddah | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 20 Jan | E | Vietnam v Yemen | Jeddah | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Knockout rounds (no team pairings decided yet)
The knockout bracket depends on final group standings, so exact matchups are not set. The dates and cities are.
| Round | Dates | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | 22–25 Jan 2027 | Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar |
| Quarter-finals | 28–29 Jan 2027 | Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar |
| Semi-finals | 1–2 Feb 2027 | Al Khobar, Jeddah |
| Final | 5 Feb 2027 | King Fahd Sports City Stadium, Riyadh |
Every knockout match kicks off at 7:00 PM AST (10:00 PM BST).
Watching the tournament from Bangladesh
Bangladesh did not qualify, so this is a neutral fan’s tournament for viewers across the country. Every match falls in the same comfortable window: 10:00 PM BST, or 11:00 PM BST for the opener — no after-midnight kick-offs to plan around.
Some Bangladeshi fans travel to Saudi Arabia for a tournament like this rather than only watching from home. Start by comparing flights to Riyadh from Dhaka, since Riyadh hosts the opening match, the final and the most group-stage fixtures of the three host cities.
Once you land you will need somewhere to stay. Book hotels in Riyadh before rooms near the stadiums fill up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Saudi Arabia in compared to Bangladesh?
Saudi Arabia runs on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) and Bangladesh runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6). Bangladesh is always 3 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia, and neither country changes its clocks for daylight saving.
Has the AFC announced kick-off times for the 2027 Asian Cup?
Yes. Kick-off times for all 51 matches were confirmed when ticket sales opened via Ahlan, the tournament’s official ticketing platform, on 12 May 2026. Every match kicks off at 7:00 PM AST (10:00 PM BST), except the opener at 8:00 PM AST (11:00 PM BST).
Will there be after-midnight matches in Bangladesh?
No. Every match kicks off at 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM AST, which lands at 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM BST — always the same calendar day in Bangladesh.
Is Bangladesh playing in the AFC Asian Cup 2027?
No. Bangladesh finished third in their qualifying group and did not reach the finals. This guide is written for neutral Bangladeshi fans following the tournament rather than supporting their own national team.
Which cities in Saudi Arabia are hosting matches?
Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, across eight stadiums. Riyadh hosts the most matches, including the opening match and the final at King Fahd Sports City.
Bookmark this page for the kick-off times
Kick-off times are locked in: 10:00 PM BST for almost every match, 11:00 PM BST for the opener. The conversion rule stays simple: add 3 hours to whatever Saudi time you see.
Sources
- Argaam — AFC announces schedule, venues for 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia
- The Peninsula Qatar — King Fahd Stadium to host the 2027 Asian Cup final
- The Daily Star — Bangladesh end Asian Cup qualifiers campaign with defeat to Singapore
- timeanddate.com — Time Zones in Saudi Arabia (UTC+3, no daylight saving)
- timeanddate.com — Time Zones in Bangladesh (UTC+6, no daylight saving)
- AFC — official Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 tournament page
- Ahlan — Official AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 ticketing platform, full match schedule with kick-off times
- Malay Mail — AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 tickets go on sale after final draw in Riyadh
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