Kuwait to Host Saudi Super Cup for the First Time
The tournament will be played at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium and will feature four clubs: Al Nassr, Al Kholood, Al Ahli and Al Qadsiah.
Kuwait will host the Saudi Super Cup for the first time when the 13th edition of the tournament takes place from Dec. 19 to 23, bringing Saudi Arabia’s season-opening football competition to the neighboring Gulf state.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), through its exclusive commercial partner SMC Vibes, announced Monday that it had signed an agreement with Al Rai Media Group, which will become an official partner in hosting the 2026-27 tournament.
The agreement was signed in Riyadh in the presence of Kuwait Football Association President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah and SAFF President Bader Al-Reziza, along with representatives of the partner organizations.
The tournament will be played at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium and will feature four clubs: Al Nassr, Al Kholood, Al Ahli and Al Qadsiah.
The draw for the semifinals will take place on Oct. 14, determining the two semifinal fixtures.
Sheikh Ahmad welcomed Kuwait’s hosting of the competition, describing the Saudi Super Cup as an important addition to the Gulf sporting calendar and expressing confidence that Kuwait would deliver an edition befitting the tournament and its participating clubs.
He said the decision also reflected the strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, while noting the significant following Saudi football enjoys among Kuwaiti fans.
Al-Reziza highlighted the Saudi Super Cup’s importance within SAFF’s competitions and said efforts were continuing to develop the tournament while strengthening its commercial appeal and connection with fans.
He described bringing the competition to Kuwait as a historic opportunity to expand the Super Cup’s presence across the Gulf, reach a wider audience and establish partnerships that could enhance its value and contribute to the sustainable development of Saudi football.
Kuwait will become the eighth destination to host the Saudi Super Cup since its launch.
The competition has previously been staged in Makkah, Riyadh, Jeddah and Abha in Saudi Arabia, as well as internationally in London, Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong.
The December tournament will add Kuwait to that list, with four of Saudi football’s leading clubs competing for the first domestic trophy of the 2026-27 season.
