You can now volunteer for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
Registrations are officially open
Ever dreamed of getting behind the scenes at one of Asia’s biggest sporting events or being part of the action without stepping onto the pitch? Then, here’s your chance.
Applications are now open for volunteers to help deliver the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.
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What is the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027?
The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 will take place from Thursday January 7 to Friday February 5, 2027, bringing together 24 of Asia’s top national teams to compete for continental glory.
Matches will be held across Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, with world-class stadiums hosting more than 50 fixtures over the month-long tournament.
It will be Saudi Arabia’s first time hosting the competition, making it one of the biggest sporting events ever staged in the Kingdom and another major milestone on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2034.
The final draw, which maps out the journey for Asia’s top teams, has also been revealed and is as follows:
- Group A: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Palestine
- Group B: Uzbekistan, Bahrain, DPR Korea, Jordan
- Group C: IR Iran, Syria, Kyrgyz Republic, China PR
- Group D: Australia, Tajikistan, Iraq, Singapore
- Group E: Korea Republic, UAE, Vietnam, Lebanon, Yemen
- Group F: Japan, Qatar, Thailand, Indonesia
So, what do volunteers do?
Of course, a tournament of this scale wouldn’t happen without thousands of volunteers working behind the scenes.
Successful applicants will play an important role in delivering the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, supporting everything from welcoming spectators and assisting with accreditation to supporting the media, guiding visitors and ensuring match days run smoothly.
It’s also a rare opportunity to experience one of Asia’s biggest sporting events from the inside, meet people from across the continent, develop new skills, and be part of a landmark moment for Saudi sport.
Even if you don’t have a football background, enthusiasm, teamwork and a willingness to help are what matter most.
How to apply as a volunteer
Volunteer registrations are now open and will close on Monday August 31, 2026. All you have to do is complete the online application form here.
If you’ve always wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes at a major international tournament, this could be your chance.
For those who are already planning to attend but not looking to volunteer, you can still be part of the action.
Tickets for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 are already on sale on Ahlan.sa, so if you’ve been waiting to secure your seat, now’s the time. And to make planning even easier, there’s also an official AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 app, where fans can keep up with the latest tournament news, fixtures and updates before and during the competition.
The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 is just one of many major sporting events putting the Kingdom firmly on the global stage. If you’re behind an event that deserves recognition, there’s still time to register for the Favourite Sporting Event category in the What’s On Saudi Arabia Awards.
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