Gulf Club Champions League draw

The draw for the third edition of the Gulf Club Champions League for the 2026-2027 season took place today, featuring the participation of 12 clubs for the first time, following an increase in the number of teams from 8 to 12.

The draw has placed Saudi Neom, Al-Duhail SC, Al Shabab, and Yemen's Al Shaab Hadramout in Group A, while Group B includes Al-Nasr SC, Qatar SC, Al Zawraa, and Al-Riffa.

Saudi Arabia has been drawn in Group C alongside Ajman, Erbil, and Kazma in a tournament expected to see strong competition among Gulf clubs.

The group stage of the Gulf Club Champions League will kick off on October 13, 2026, and continue until February 17, 2027. The quarter-finals will take place from March 2 to March 17, with the semi-finals and final concluding the tournament between April 23 and April 30, 2027.

The top team and the runner-up from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, will qualify for the quarter-finals, which will be played over two legs.