Arjun Menon
Ticket sales have officially begun for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, giving supporters across the Arab world the chance to secure seats for one of the region’s most anticipated football tournaments. Running from 1–18 December, the second FIFA-sanctioned edition will feature 23 national teams competing for 16 final-stage spots, with showpiece matches hosted across six stadiums used during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The excitement is already palpable. According to the Local Organising Committee (LOC), over 500,000 tickets have been sold – even before the final qualifiers in late November are completed. The sustained demand highlights the growing influence of the Arab Cup and Qatar’s continued role as a premier destination for major football events.
Key Tournament Dates
- Qualification Stage: 25–26 November 2025
- Tournament Opener: 1 December 2025, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
- Knockout Rounds: 11–15 December 2025
- Final: 18 December 2025, Lusail Stadium
The opening match sees Tunisia face either Syria or South Sudan, while hosts Qatar begin their campaign later that evening at Al Bayt Stadium against the winners of Palestine vs Libya.
How Much Do FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Tickets Cost?
FIFA has released a wide range of affordable ticket options, ensuring fans from across the region can experience the tournament live. Prices vary depending on the match stage, stadium, and seating category:
Standard Ticket Prices
- Category 1: QAR 25 – QAR 100
- Category 2: QAR 15 – QAR 80
- Category 3: QAR 10 – QAR 40
Category 1 provides premium central seating, while Categories 2 and 3 offer more economical access for fans and families.
“Follow My Team” Packages
Fans can also purchase the popular “Follow My Team” package, which guarantees access to all of a team’s group-stage matches. Prices are as follows:
- Category 1: QAR 180
- Category 2: QAR 120
- Category 3: QAR 75
These packages are ideal for travelling supporters and fans who want to follow their national team throughout the early phase of the tournament.
Secondary Market Prices
On trusted resale platforms – such as StubHub – tickets start from around QAR 90, with final tickets listed from QAR 250. Prices fluctuate based on demand and match significance.
How to Buy FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Tickets
Tickets can be purchased through:
- FIFA.com Tickets – the official ticketing hub for General Public sales and “Follow My Team” packages
- Approved resale platforms like StubHub for secondary market options
Visa, FIFA’s Official Payment Services Partner, is the preferred payment method for all official purchases. Cash payments are not accepted.
Venue Accessibility & Fan Experience
All matches will be played in six World Cup 2022 venues, each designed with modern accessibility standards, public transport connections, and fan-friendly infrastructure. These stadiums hosted massive crowds during the World Cup and Asian Cup, ensuring smooth flow for supporters and barrier-free experiences for fans with disabilities.
The final will be played at Lusail Stadium, the venue that hosted the historic 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.
Who Will Compete in Qatar?
Nine teams have already secured their places in the group stage:
- Qatar (hosts)
- Algeria (defending champions)
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Morocco
- Saudi Arabia
- Tunisia
- United Arab Emirates
Qualification Stage (25–26 November)
The remaining seven spots will be filled by the winners of the following one-off fixtures:
- Oman vs Somalia
- Bahrain vs Djibouti
- Syria vs South Sudan
- Palestine vs Libya
- Lebanon vs Sudan
- Kuwait vs Mauritania
- Yemen vs Comoros
Massive Demand Expected
With over 500,000 tickets sold already and 30% of purchases coming from outside Qatar, the 2025 edition is already tracking ahead of the 2021 tournament, which allocated more than 600,000 tickets and reached a global TV audience of 272 million.
Organisers expect a vibrant, World Cup-like atmosphere thanks to December’s cool temperatures, Qatar’s national day celebrations, and extensive fan-zone entertainment across Doha, Lusail, Msheireb, Souq Waqif, Katara, and The Pearl.
With anticipation rising and tickets selling quickly, fans hoping to attend should secure their seats as soon as possible.