The Gulf Football Federation (GFF), in collaboration with Qatar’s Local Organising Committee (LOC), has announced the launch of ticket sales for the GFF U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026, which is taking place from October 16 to November 4 in Doha, Qatar. Fans can purchase tickets online from roadtoqatar.qa for QR15.
Tickets are available in a single category with open seating. Upon purchase from roadtoqatar.qa, tickets will be made available on the official ticketing app Road to Qatar, allowing fans easy access to tournament matches. All tickets will be digital.
Jassim Sultan al-Rumaihi, GFF Secretary General, said: "The Arabian Gulf Cup U-17 tournament provides a valuable platform for emerging football talents in the region to showcase their abilities as they prepare for upcoming international competitions. This year, we are pleased to welcome the national teams of China and Egypt as guests, giving teams the opportunity to compete against strong and diverse footballing styles. We are excited to see fans come together in Qatar once again to support these future stars.”
The tournament returns to Qatar for a second consecutive year, following its successful inaugural edition in 2025. Ten teams will compete for the coveted trophy, including guest teams Egypt and China, making it the biggest edition to date.
Following a draw held in September, the teams have been drawn into two groups of five. Hosts Qatar head Group A, alongside UAE, Bahrain, Oman and China. Defending champions Saudi Arabia head Group B, alongside Iraq, Yemen, Kuwait and Egypt.
A total of 23 matches will be played across three venues: Grand Hamad Stadium, Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium and Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium. All venues are accessible, ensuring a barrier-free experience for disabled fans. To purchase accessibility tickets, fans can email: accessibility.tickets@sc.qa.
The tournament will get underway at Grand Hamad Stadium on October 16 at 5:45pm, when Qatar face China. The 13,000-seater venue will also stage the final match on November 4 at 5:45pm. The stadium previously hosted matches during the 2025 edition, including the final, which saw Saudi Arabia win the title.
The GFF U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 will mark a key highlight of the country’s football season, ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, which will take place from November 19 to December 13 at the state-of-the-art Competition Complex in Aspire Zone.