As of Thursday, 12 November 2026, the 13th Saudi Super Cup is about five weeks away, and for the first time the four-team tournament will be played in Kuwait. The answers below cover what has been officially confirmed so far.
When and where does it take place? The tournament runs from 19 to 23 December 2026, with all three matches at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait. The Saudi and Kuwaiti football associations signed the hosting agreement in Riyadh in September.
Which clubs are taking part, and why? Al-Nassr enter as champions of the Roshn Saudi League last season, Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah qualify through their league positions, and Al-Kholood earned their place by reaching the King's Cup final for the first time in their history, where they lost to Al-Hilal. Al-Hilal are not in this edition, serving a sanction for not taking part in the previous one.
Who plays whom in the semi-finals? The draw, held in Kuwait on 14 October, paired Al-Ahli with Al-Qadsiah on Saturday, 19 December, while Al-Nassr meet Al-Kholood on Sunday, 20 December. The two winners contest the final on Wednesday, 23 December.
Who are the holders? Al-Ahli won the last edition in Hong Kong in August 2025, beating Al-Nassr 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the final. If both clubs win their semi-finals, that final will be repeated.
Where can fans watch? Thmanyah holds the rights to Saudi football competitions, the Super Cup included, under the deal announced by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the league in June 2025, which runs until the 2030-31 season. Kick-off times have not yet been set out in the official announcements published so far.
Source: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Kooora, Al Jazirah, Asharq Al-Awsat, Argaam
