Saudi Football Federation announces dates for King’s Cup knockout rounds

The Saudi Football Federation has announced the new schedule for the Round of 16 matches in the 2026-2027 King’s Cup, along with the dates and venues for each fixture. The Round of 16 will take place on January 11 and 12, 2027, with 16 teams competing for a place in the next stages of the tournament.

According to the federation’s published schedule, the Round of 16 matches will be held on Monday and Tuesday, January 11 and 12, 2027. The quarterfinals are set for February 1 and 2, 2027, while the semifinals will be played on May 4 and 5, 2027, with no changes to the previously announced dates.

On Monday, the opening four matches of the Round of 16 will kick off. Al-Orobah will face Al-Okhdood at 4:50 p.m. at Jouf University Stadium, while Jubail will take on Al-Ittihad at the same time at Prince Abdulaziz bin Musaed Stadium in Hail.

Later that evening, Al-Riyadh will play Al-Fayha at 8:00 p.m. at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, and Al-Hilal will meet Al-Hazem at the same time at Kingdom Arena in the capital.

The Round of 16 continues on Tuesday with four more matches. Al-Taawoun will play Al-Wehda at 4:50 p.m. at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium in Buraidah, while Al-Ahli faces Al-Ula at 5:05 p.m. at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Stadium in Madinah.

The round concludes with two matches at 8:00 p.m.: Al-Nassr will play Al-Kholood at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, and Al-Qadsiah will take on Neom at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam.

The official King’s Cup account highlighted that the quarterfinals will be played on February 1 and 2, with the semifinals scheduled for May 4 and 5, 2027.