Schedule — Football Festival Qatar 2026
Football Festival Qatar 2026 — 26–31 March
Six days of international football at Lusail Stadium, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, and Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.
Football Festival Qatar 2026 — 26–31 March
Six days of international football at Lusail Stadium, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, and Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.
Football Festival Qatar 2026 runs from Wednesday 26 March to Tuesday 31 March 2026 — six days of international football across three stadiums. The programme is designed so that each day features one or two match sessions, giving fans time to travel between venues and explore Qatar between fixtures.
Matches are spread across Lusail Stadium, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, and Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. The headline fixture — the Finalissima — will take place at Lusail Stadium. Individual match pages will display exact kick-off times and seat availability as they are confirmed.
Evening kick-offs are typical for March events in Qatar, with temperatures dropping to a comfortable 22–25°C after sunset. Some daytime sessions may also be scheduled, particularly for friendly matches at smaller venues.
While specific kick-off times are confirmed closer to the event and displayed on individual match pages, the general pattern for football festivals of this kind follows a predictable rhythm:
Each session is a standalone experience. You can attend a single match or plan a multi-day trip to catch several fixtures. Venues are well-connected by Doha Metro, so moving between stadiums on the same day is feasible if the schedule allows.
Individual match pages show exact times, stadium assignments, and seat availability as they are confirmed.
If you are travelling specifically for the festival, a stay of three to four nights is enough to see the Finalissima plus one or two supporting matches. Doha's hotel district in West Bay puts you within metro reach of all three venues.
For fans who want to prioritise the biggest fixture, the Finalissima alone is worth the trip — it's a rare intercontinental final in a world-class stadium. Those with more flexibility can build a longer itinerary around multiple sessions.
A few practical tips for planning:
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