FIFA Club World Cup Visiting Guide

GUIDE FOR attending the FIFA Club world cup 2023

Below you will find all the important information about attending the FIFA Club World Cup taking place in Saudi Arabia between 12 and 22 December 2023. 

The Club will enter the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup at the semi-final stage with a game against the winners of the second round tie between Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds and Mexico’s Club Leon.

That match will be played at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah at 21:00 (Saudi Arabia) 18:00 (UK) on Tuesday 19 December.

Victory in that game would see us progress to the final, played at 21:00 (Saudi Arabia) 18:00 (UK) on Friday 22 December at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah.

Should we lose the semi-final, we will play in the third place play-off at 17:30 (Saudi Arabia) 14:30 (UK) on Friday 22 December. This match will be played at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium.

travel AND TRansport

You can find all the advice for travelling to Saudi Arabia from the UK via the below link. We advise fans to carefully read the information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office before planning their trip.

Government travel advice

There is no official transport hub or meeting point for fans attending the tournament.

FIFA has advised that taxis are the best method of travelling from Jeddah to each stadium.

Furthermore, advising that Uber is very prominent in Jeddah and Ubers are readily available to take fans to and from the stadia.

There is a designated drop-off area at each stadium for taxis, which is where fans can pick taxis up after each match as well as arrive in.

visa requirements

All visitors need a visa or an Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) to enter Saudi Arabia.

If you are travelling to Saudi Arabia for tourism, business, medical treatment or to study, you can apply for an Electronic Visa Waiver. An EVW permits a single entry visit of up to six months. You can apply for an EVW through the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ visas portal. You must have a confirmed flight booking and apply for your EVW from 90 days to 48 hours prior to your trip. Tourist visas are valid for 360 days from the date of issue and can be used for visits of up to 90 days. A daily fine will be levied if you overstay your visa.

visa booking information

How will I be able to access the tickets I have purchased?

Tickets purchased will be loaded into the FIFA app which can be downloaded by clicking the download link at the bottom of this page. Simply select which device you are using (Apple/Android).

FIFA has advised that tickets are currently loaded in the app. You will need to log in to the app using the log-in details you created when purchasing tickets.

The QR code needed for accessing the Stadium will appear within the app 12 hours before kick-off.

FIFA’s app guide can be viewed here

FANZONE

The trophies will travel to Saudi Arabia as the team aim to secure more silverware at the FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah.

The trophies will be situated in Zone 3 of the Fanzone at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on the 18th December for the Fluminense match, and on the 19th December when the Club play their first game. Should the team progress to the final, the trophies will be at the Fanzone on the 22nd too.

The Fanzone opens to the public 3 hours before kick off and will close 30 minutes before. It will then reopen for an hour post-match, so there will be plenty of opportunity to grab a photo with the trophies throughout the day.

Please note, access to the Fanzone (and subsequently the trophies) is only permitted to match ticket holders. We recommend fans attending check the weather forecast, apply sun protection and drink plenty of water.

Accessibility

Both the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal and the King Abdullah Sports City are predominantly flat on the perimeter of the stadium bowl which will allow easier access for fans with mobility requirements.

Both stadia have lift access to allow access to upper tiers of each stadium also.

In addition to this, there is no designated transport for this tournament. Fans are advised to (see transport section) travel by Taxi to and from Jeddah to the two Stadiums.

COde of conduct

You can find the ground regulations and code of conduct outlined by FIFA by clicking here.

Please note: FIFA have advised that portable chargers will not be allowed into the stadium.

Ticket Sales Information

To be able to purchase a ticket from FIFA’s website in the dedicated Manchester City area, fans were able to request a unique link. The window to purchase tickets within this area has now closed.