At 5:15pm UAE time on Friday, 2 October 2026, Al Ain host Ajman at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. The UAE Pro League fixture calendar lists it as a second-round match in the 2026/2027 ADIB Cup. Ajman sit third on three points. Al Ain are ninth on zero.
Ajman can build on a winning start. Al Ain need a result at home. The stakes are plain.
The UAE Pro League's second-round calendar also lists Bani Yas vs Al Wahda, United vs Hatta, Shabab Al Ahli vs Al Nasr, Al Wasl vs Kalba, Khorfakkan vs Al Jazira and Sharjah vs Al Dhafra.
Recent meetings favour Al Ain
Al Ain have won three of the teams' last five meetings. Ajman have won once, and one match ended level. The games averaged 2.4 goals. Both teams scored in 60% of them, a record of competitive and often productive contests.
The match preview also points to Al Ain's strong continental and domestic performances. The club can draw on those results after its cup setback. Ajman arrive with three points and a chance to extend their winning start away from home.
In its 26 September 2026 coverage, the AFC reported that Al Ain, the reigning UAE champions, came from 0-2 down to beat Baniyas. The result offers recent domestic context ahead of the cup meeting.
How to watch Al Ain vs Ajman
Sharjah Sports 2 is scheduled to broadcast the match. Supporters can also follow live updates through the 365Scores app. It provides match events and results, including results from the previous day. The UAE Pro League fixture listing confirms the second-round pairing but does not give further public details to independently confirm the kick-off time or broadcaster.
For more on the wider club landscape, the summer transfer roundup covered squad moves across the UAE Pro League. This cup tie puts the focus on Al Ain and Ajman's opening-round positions.
Al Ain have the stronger recent head-to-head record. Ajman hold the better position in the early table. The home side's response matters. So does Ajman's bid to keep its winning start going.
