Dubai: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the neutral venues for the upcoming fixtures of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 and AFC Champions League Two 2024/25. The decision outlines specific locations and timings for several key matches slated for late November and early December.

According to Qatar News Agency, the League Stage (West) fixture between Esteghlal FC from Iran and Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan is set to be held at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 25, 2024, at 8 pm. This announcement highlights Dubai as a central hub for the beginning of this prestigious tournament.

In another significant match, Persepolis FC of Iran will face off against Iraq’s Al Shorta at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar on December 2, 2024, at 5 pm. This fixture underscores Doha’s role as a key location for the unfolding tournament.

Furthermore, the Group C encounter between Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC from Iran and Al Wehdat SC of Jordan is scheduled for No
vember 26, 2024. This match will be played at the Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, with a kick-off time of 7 pm, reinforcing Doha’s importance in the tournament’s early stages.

Finally, the Group A match between Iran’s Tractor FC and Qatar’s Al Wakrah SC will take place on November 27, 2024, at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai, UAE, starting at 8 pm. This fixture adds to the series of matches hosted in Dubai, highlighting the city’s significance in the AFC’s neutral venue strategy.