Kick-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. Saudi time, or 10 p.m. UAE time, at Al-Inma Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City. The final is on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Up to 10,000 UAE supporters are expected in Jeddah for the match. ARN News Centre and Fana News report that the finalists were decided in Jeddah's semi-finals.
Saudi Arabia reached the final after a goalless match against Qatar, winning the semi-final 3-2 on penalties, according to ARN News Centre.
About 1,000 UAE supporters have attended the tournament so far. An earlier group-stage report placed the UAE top of Group B on goal difference before its match against Qatar. The UAE then beat Oman 1-0 in the semi-final.
Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district has become a gathering point for local and visiting Gulf Cup supporters, Arab News reported.
Coach Zlatko has acknowledged the impact of the UAE fans already at the tournament. A crowd of 10,000 would mark a sharp increase in support. But the figure has not been confirmed by available authoritative sources. Independent reports confirm the Saudi Arabia-UAE final, while the free-flight plans also remain unconfirmed.
For now, the confirmed support is the fans already there. No flight plan yet.
