Al-Hilal to begin AFC Champions League Elite against Al-Gharafa

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·18 August 2026

Al-Hilal will open their 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite campaign against Qatar's Al-Gharafa after the competition draw.

According to AlHilal, the league stage starts on 13 October 2026 at Al-Sadd (QAT) in Doha, then 27 October at Al-Shamal (QAT) in Al Khor.

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The first home game is on three November against Shabab Al-Ahli (UAE) in Riyadh, followed by a trip to Neftchi (UZB) in Fergana on 23 November.

December brings Al-Ain (UAE) to Riyadh on seven December, then the schedule resumes on nine February 2027 away to Al-Wasl (UAE) in Dubai.

The league phase closes on 15 February 2027, when Al-Hilal host Pakhtakor (UZB) in Riyadh.

Source: AlHilal

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