The Gulf region has become a magnet for world-class sports, and the final stretch of 2025 is packed with tournaments that will capture global attention. From football world cups to Formula 1 season finales and championship fights, fans are in for a thrilling few months.
FIFA U-17 World Cup – Qatar
From November 3 to 27, 2025, Qatar hosts the FIFA U-17 World Cup—the first edition with 48 teams instead of 24. It’s a rare chance to see the future stars of the game before they become household names, and it highlights Qatar’s growing role as a hub for world football.
FIFA Arab Cup – Qatar
Just days after the U-17 concludes, the FIFA Arab Cup runs from December 1 to 18, 2025. Bringing together national teams from across the Arab world, it’s a tournament steeped in regional pride and fierce rivalries, promising unforgettable clashes.
Saudi Pro League – Saudi Arabia
The 2025–26 Saudi Pro League season kicked off in August and runs until May next year. With international stars joining powerhouse clubs like Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Ittihad, the league has cemented itself as one of the most talked-about domestic competitions worldwide.
Qatar Grand Prix – Lusail, Qatar
From November 28 to 30, 2025, the Qatar Grand Prix returns under the lights of Lusail International Circuit. Known for its spectacular night setting, this race is one of the most atmospheric stops on the Formula 1 calendar.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina, UAE
The Formula 1 season concludes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 5–7, 2025. Yas Marina Circuit’s iconic twilight race will once again decide the championship in front of a global audience, cementing its status as one of the sport’s most prestigious events.
DP World Tour Championship for Golf – Dubai, UAE
From November 13 to 16, 2025, the DP World Tour Championship brings the European Tour season to a close. Played on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, it crowns the champion of the Race to Dubai and consistently attracts golf’s finest.
Ultimate Fighting Championship 321 – Abu Dhabi, UAE
On October 25, 2025, Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena hosts UFC 321, headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. The event continues Abu Dhabi’s run as the UFC’s international fight capital.
Q-Terminals Qatar Classic – Doha, Qatar
Doha stages the Q-Terminals Qatar Classic from September 28 to October 4, 2025. As one of the flagship events on the PSA World Tour, it gathers the sport’s top-ranked players for a week of high-level squash in one of its most respected venues.
A Sporting Powerhouse
From global football tournaments to title fights and season finales, the closing months of 2025 underline the Gulf’s role as a true sporting powerhouse. The diversity and scale of these events show that the region is not just hosting—it’s setting the stage for some of the world’s biggest sporting moments.
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