Saudi Super Cup dates announced for December with four clubs competing
The Saudi Super Cup will take place in December 2026, featuring Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, Al-Qadsiah, and Al-Kholood, with Al-Hilal absent.
Key Takeaways
AIThe organizing committee for the Saudi Super Cup announced today the schedule for the upcoming edition, which will be held in December with four participating clubs: Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, Al-Qadsiah, and Al-Kholood.
The semi-final matches are set for December 19 and 20, 2026, while the final will take place on December 23, concluding the tournament before the end of the year.
Club participation details
Al-Nassr qualifies as the Saudi Pro League champion, joined by Al-Ahli, who finished third in the league, and Al-Qadsiah, who placed fourth. Al-Kholood completes the lineup as the runner-up of the King’s Cup.
The committee clarified that the four clubs qualified based on their results from the previous season.
Al-Hilal to miss upcoming edition
Al-Hilal will remain absent from the 2026-2027 Saudi Super Cup, in accordance with a penalty imposed after the club withdrew from the previous edition. Al-Hilal had earlier declined to participate, leading authorities to bar the club from the next tournament.