How sporting events are being impacted by Middle East conflict
Summary
The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed by almost a year amid concerns about missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement. Conflict-related security concerns have also disrupted football and Formula 1 events in the region, while several upcoming races remain uncertain.Key Facts
- The Asian Cup was moved from 7 January–5 February 2027 to 23 December 2027–21 January 2028.
- The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 race weekends were canceled in April because of the US-Iran conflict.
- The Qatar and Abu Dhabi Formula 1 races scheduled for late 2026 could be canceled if the regional situation worsens.
- Formula 1 is considering replacing the Abu Dhabi weekend with a single race in Imola if the Middle East races are called off.
- Some Saudi Pro League matches were postponed, though the league cited rest periods and logistical requirements rather than the conflict.
- The Saudi Pro League called off this weekend’s full round of matches after the Asian Cup postponement, saying it would revise the calendar.
- Al-Nassr and Al-Wasl did not travel for scheduled AFC Champions League matches, which will be rearranged.
- The 2027 Formula 1 season is scheduled to begin in Bahrain, followed by a race in Saudi Arabia.
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