Doha, September 28 (QNA) - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 announced that ticket sales for both tournaments will begin later this week.

In a statement released Sunday, the committee said tickets for the Arab Cup will go on sale starting Tuesday. Tickets for the U-17 World Cup will be available exclusively to Visa cardholders beginning October 2.

All tickets will be sold digitally and will include designated seating for fans with disabilities, the committee added.

Qatar's spectacular line-up of mega-sporting events will kick off with the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 from 3-27 November, followed by the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 from 1-18 December.

In addition, the country is also set to host the second edition of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025, which will take place on 10, 13 and 17 December.

Hassan Rabia Al Kuwari, LOC Executive Director of Marketing, Promotion and Commercial, said: "The launch of our ticket sales marks an important milestone for us, as Qatar gets ready to welcome the world once again. Fans will be treated to an exciting football season, where they will be able to experience the country's signature hospitality and be part of a wonderful cultural exchange that will showcase our shared passion for football."

Fans can purchase FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 tickets in three categories, with prices starting from QAR 25. Supporters can also purchase a Follow My Team ticket, which will enable them to attend all matches of their team of choice during the group stage. All stadiums will provide a number of accessible seating options for disabled fans.

The opening match will take place on 1 December, 7:30pm, at Al Bayt Stadium featuring hosts Qatar and the winner of Palestine v Libya. The Final will be held on 18 December, 7pm, at the iconic Lusail Stadium. Other stadiums that will host matches during the tournament are Ahmad Bin Ali, Education City, Khalifa International Stadium and Stadium 974.

All venues will feature a robust fan zone, where fans can enjoy a variety of entertainment and cultural activities. 

A total of 16 teams will have a chance to lift the coveted FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 trophy. Nine of the highest FIFA ranked teams have qualified automatically, while 14 teams will vie for the remaining 7 spots in a series of qualifiers. The qualifying matches will be held ahead of the tournament on 25-26 November in Qatar.

This is the second time that Qatar will be hosting the prestigious tournament. In 2021, the country successfully hosted the inaugural edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, which was the first time the competition was played under the auspices of FIFA.

In addition to this year's edition, Qatar will be hosting the FIFA Arab Cup again in 2029 and 2033.

Tickets for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 will be available as a number of Day Pass options, with prices starting from QR 20. The Day Pass will enable fans to attend multiple matches a day as well as a number of cultural and entertainment activities taking place around matches, in what will be an electrifying football festival-like atmosphere.

The tournament, taking place at the state-of-the-art Competition Complex at Aspire Zone, will see eight matches a day taking place during its various stages, for a total of 104 matches.

Fans can also purchase a Prime Match Pass, which will enable them to reserve seats for high demand matches. Supporters of the Qatar national team can also purchase a Follow My Team ticket, which will enable them to attend all matches of the Qatari U-17 team during the group stage.

All pitches will provide wheelchair-accessible seating for disabled fans. Tickets will also include a parking pass to enable easy access to tournament venues.

Hosts Qatar have been drawn into Group A, alongside Italy, South Africa and Bolivia, and will play their first match against Italy on 3 November, 6:45pm. The team will look to improve on their best finish, when they claimed fourth place in the 1991 edition of the tournament. (QNA)