Arab Cup 2025 Opener: Tunisia vs Syria — Where to Watch and How to Stream
30 November 2025
The 2025 Arab Cup kicks off in Qatar with a mouthwatering opener between Tunisia and Syria at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.
Tunisia arrive with a strong squad and a recent run to the final in the last edition, aiming to start strong ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next month.
Syria, after qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup and beating South Sudan in the playoff, look to advance beyond the group stage, recalling their 2021 win over Tunisia in the group stage as a reminder they can trouble North Africa.
Here are the broadcast options and online ways to watch the match.
Broadcast channels for the opening match
A number of broadcasters hold rights for the Arab Cup 2025, so the opener between Tunisia and Syria can be watched on several platforms. BeIN Sports has dedicated its open channel for the match, and other networks include Abu Dhabi Sports, Al Kass, Dubai Sports, Kuwait Sports and the Shasha app.
Online streaming options include YouTube and Kooora, which also offer live video for various matches in the tournament.
Watching online
Fans can watch on the official pages of the broadcasters and on YouTube; Kooora provides live video coverage for all matches.
Commentary for the opening
BeIN Sports has named Ahmed Al Balushi as the commentator for the opener; other networks will confirm lineups later.
Kickoff date and venue
The opening is Monday, December 1, 2025, at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar. Kickoff times are 15:00 in Egypt, 16:00 in Saudi Arabia, and 14:00 in Tunisia, with local adjustments as needed.
Fans are advised to check local listings for exact broadcast details and streaming links.
Punchline 1: My WiFi buffering is the real extra time—always arriving late but somehow changing the outcome.
Punchline 2: If football were a cooking show, the suspense would be overcooked while the clock keeps ticking on the goal celebrations.
