Abu Dhabi: The Saudi Super Cup will take place in Abu Dhabi between April 8 and 11, at two stadiums spread around the emirate. This will be the first time the competition has been held in the Middle East outside of Saudi Arabia.
Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand for the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), led the bidding process for hosting.
The three-match tournament kicks off on 8th April at 21:00 between Al-Ittihad Club and Al Wehda FC at Al-Nahyan Stadium, followed by Al Hilal SFC and Al-Nassr FC at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium at 23:30. Taking place in the same venue, the winners will face off during the 11th April final.
Football legends Cristiano Rolando and Karim Benzema will compete, along with local talents like Salem Al Dawsari and Abderrazak Hamdallah.
Travelers from the GCC, the Middle East, and beyond may see some of the best football players in the area play in the emirate during the Saudi Super Cup, the newest sporting and entertainment event added to Abu Dhabi’s “Back-to-Back” calendar. The event also happens to coincide with the public holiday of Eid Al Fitr.
The Saudi Super Cup is an annual football match organized by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. Started in 2013 with two teams, it now involves four teams since the 2022–23 season: the King Cup and Pro League winners and runners-up. Initially held a week before the season started, it’s now held mid-season since 2019.