The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced today that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the (West) group stage matches of the AFC Champions League 2022. It is scheduled that 4 Saudi cities will host 5 group matches in the Champions League, during the period from 7 to 27 next April, with the confirmed participation of Al Hilal, Al Shabab, and Al Faisaly, while Al Taawoun will play the playoffs.