The Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation has announced the fixture schedule for the 2026/2027 tournament, where Erbil SC, representing Kurdistan, will compete in Group 3 alongside Saudi Arabia's Al-Ettifaq, the UAE's Ajman, and Kuwait's Kazma.

In the group stage, the "Yellows" will play six matches, three of which will be held in front of their fans at the Franso Hariri Stadium. The club's journey will begin on October 14, 2026, with an away match against Ajman in the UAE.

Erbil SC's complete group stage schedule is as follows:

  • Matchday 1: Ajman × Erbil | 14-10-2026 at Rashid bin Saeed Stadium in the UAE.
  • Matchday 2: Erbil × Al-Ettifaq | 28-10-2026 at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil.
  • Matchday 3: Erbil × Kazma | 4-11-2026 at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil.
  • Matchday 4: Kazma × Erbil | 25-11-2026 at Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium in Kuwait.
  • Matchday 5: Erbil × Ajman | 8-12-2026 at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil.
  • Matchday 6: Al-Ettifaq × Erbil | 17-2-2027 at Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

According to the tournament's format, the first and second-placed teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams across all groups, will advance directly to the quarter-finals. Erbil SC aims to secure their ticket to the next round by capitalizing on their home advantage and the strong support of their fans.