Ticket sales for the Arab Cup and the U-17 World Cup have begun

The Local Organizing Committee for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and the FIFA U-17 World Cup announced the launch of ticket sales for both tournaments this week. Tickets for the FIFA Arab Cup will be available from September 30, while tickets for the FIFA U-17 World Cup will go on sale exclusively to Visa cardholders from October 2. Tickets will be sold digitally and include seating options for fans with disabilities. This year's series of global football events kicks off in Qatar, starting with the FIFA U-17 World Cup from November 3 to 27, followed by the FIFA Arab Cup from December 1 to 18. Qatar is also preparing to host the second edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held on December 10, 13 and 17. Commenting on the launch of ticket sales, Hassan Rabia Al Kuwari, Executive Director of Marketing, Promotion and Commercial Affairs at the Local Organizing Committee, said: “The launch of ticket sales marks a significant milestone in the journey to host the two tournaments, as we continue to prepare to welcome fans from around the world to enjoy a season filled with exceptional experiences that will reflect Qatar’s authentic hospitality, enhance cultural exchange, and highlight our shared passion for football.” Match tickets for the FIFA Arab Cup are available in three categories, with prices starting from QAR 25. Fans can also purchase “Support Your Team” tickets, a series of tickets that enable fans to follow their team’s journey during the group stage. Accessible seating options are available across all tournament stadiums for fans with disabilities. Al Bayt Stadium will host the opening match between host nation Qatar and the winner of the Palestine-Libya match on December 1. The final will be held on December 18 at the iconic Lusail Stadium. The list of stadiums hosting the regional tournament matches includes Ahmed Bin Ali, Education City, Khalifa International Stadium, and Stadium 974. All stadiums feature a dedicated fan zone, where fans can enjoy a variety of entertainment and cultural activities. Sixteen teams are participating in the Arab Cup, competing for the title. The nine highest-ranked teams according to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) automatically qualified, while 14 teams will compete for the remaining seven places in a series of qualifiers, which will take place before the tournament kicks off on November 25 and 26 in Qatar. Qatar is hosting the tournament for the second time, having previously hosted it in 2021, and the first time it was held under the umbrella of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). In addition to hosting this year's edition, Qatar will host the next two editions of the tournament in 2029 and 2033. Tickets for the FIFA U-17 World Cup will be available in various daily categories, starting from QAR 20. Fans can attend more than one match per day, while also enjoying a range of entertainment and cultural activities in the fan zone surrounding the stadiums, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere. All 104 matches will be held at the Aspire Zone Competition Complex, with eight matches per day throughout the tournament. Premium tickets can also be purchased to reserve seats at the most popular matches. For fans of the Qatari national team, "Support Your Team" tickets are available, allowing them to attend the Qatari youth team's matches during the group stage.All stadiums hosting matches have designated spaces for fans with disabilities, including wheelchair users, and these tickets include a parking permit to facilitate access to the stadiums. The tournament draw placed the Qatari U-17 team, the host nation's representative, in Group A, alongside Italy, South Africa, and Bolivia. Qatar will open its campaign against Italy on November 3. The Qatari U-17 team will seek to improve on its previous achievement of finishing fourth in the 1991 edition of the tournament. Khalifa International Stadium will host the final on November 27. Tickets are available in two categories, starting from QAR 15, and also include designated spaces for fans with disabilities. The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 will be the first of five consecutive editions hosted by Qatar, and the first edition of the World Cup to feature 48 teams.