East Bengal FC vs Al-Arabi SC Live Streaming - When & where to watch AFC Champions League Two Qualifiers live?

Red & Gold ready to roar at the Asian stage

East Bengal FC are all set to lock horns against Kuwaiti side Al-Arabi SC in their AFC Champions League Two Qualifiers game, and both of the sides look to prove their worth at the Asian stage, as a win in the game could elevate their stance to the main round of the AFC Champions League Two, where many experienced teams battle their heart out for the title and exposure.

The match is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, at 19:00 IST at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) Stadium, Kolkata, where both teams will battle it out to qualify for the group stage in the competition.

The Red & Gold brigade is set to face the Kuwait league champions at home at the Salt Lake Stadium, as it might play a big part in the game because the home advantage and fans’ support will be key things for the ISL 2025-26 season champions. The new ISL champions will look to continue their football under a new coaching system, with Antonio Lopez Habas bringing much more experience in Indian football.

And on the other side, the Torchbearers will face the Al-Arabi SC, who have just won their home league, a team that has proved their value in their league, and right now they need to be more focused as they eye the winning momentum that they left behind and qualify for the main stage.

East Bengal FC get ready for a stern test against Al-Arabi

If we rediscover last year’s campaign of East Bengal FC under Spanish coach Oscar Bruzon, then the supporters of Moshal Brigade observe the whole thing in a very charismatic way as they clinched the ISL title for the first time. The golden period of the club just started with the title, as many fans started believing in the project, but after some time the all shattered when Oscar Bruzon stepped down from his position, and also Red & Gold didn’t maintain their title-winning core team.

East Bengal now must play with their new team under ISL-proven coach Antonio Habas, and also with a different tactical approach; against a good and strong side like Al-Arabi, it is evident to maintain a steady defensive shape throughout the game. Apart from that, in the attacking transitions with Edmund, Bipin and PV Vishnu and also with Dani Ramirez, the newest signing, the Red & Gold glided past the opponents’ defence.

Talking about the visitors, they feel the game has a more compact nature as they rise in the game as clear favourites at the VYBK Stadium and against East Bengal FC on their turf; it will be a difficult challenge to pull the strings off. But before the game, all the players look very confident as they are in a compact shape against the home side and when it’s needed, they have to attack to pull some goals.

When & Where you can watch the game live?

The AFC Champions League Two Preliminary qualifier clash between East Bengal and Al-Arabi SC will take place on Wednesday, 12 August (2026) at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.

The match will kick off at 7 PM IST. It is poised to be streamed live on Fancode.

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