Visa, a global leader in digital payments and the official global sponsor of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, has started early access to ticket purchases for its cardholders.
The online pre-sale will run from September 15 to September 17, 2026, after which general ticket sales will begin on September 18. This will give Visa cardholders the opportunity to purchase tickets before general sales start and secure seats at one of Asia's largest football tournaments.
In addition to early access, Visa has prepared special features for cardholders during the tournament. These include participation in the pre-match draw ceremony, watching team warm-ups, and access to the sideline area.
Another part of the program will be the Kids Program, where over a thousand children aged 6 to 10 will be able to walk onto the field with famous footballers.
Tarek Abdalla, Visa's Marketing Director for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, noted: 'Football has a unique power to unite people, and we are happy to help fans get closer to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.'
According to him, the pre-sale will give Visa cardholders a chance to be part of a major football event in Asia. The company also expects to welcome fans from all over Asia and other regions to the tournament in Saudi Arabia.
To participate in the pre-sale, Visa advises fans to prepare their cards in advance and make a purchase through the Ahlan app between September 15 and September 17, 2026.