FIFA Arab Cup 2025: More than 700,000 tickets already sold, Doha Metro is free on match days

The second edition of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup will be held in Qatar from December 1 to 18. This time, sixteen teams are participating in the event.

More than 700,699 tickets have been sold so far, the Local Organizing Committee confirmed at a press conference in Doha on Saturday. In particular, 210,209 of these tickets were purchased by supporters outside Qatar.

Fans from Qatar, Jordan and Saudi Arabia led ticket sales for group stage matches. All tickets for the tournament are digital.

The tournament has also attracted interest from the broadcast economy: a total of fifteen regional and international broadcasters have used the studios in Doha, while a number of channels outside this pool have acquired media rights to broadcast games.

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Tournament organizers also announced that use of Doha Metro will be free for all ticket holders on match days, with all six venues connected via the metro network in the Qatari capital.

The opening match between Qatar and Palestine will take place on December 1 at the Al Bayt Stadium. Gates will open at 2:30 PM and the tournament opening will take place at 5:30 PM local time.

The final will be held on December 18 at the iconic Lusail Stadium. Other stadiums that will host matches during the tournament include Ahmad Bin Ali, Education City, Khalifa International and Stadium 974. Throughout the competition, fans will also be treated to a variety of entertainment and cultural activities in fan zones across all six venues.

Published on November 29, 2025