"Saudi Super Cup" to be Held in Kuwait Next December

Yesterday, Monday, the Saudi capital Riyadh witnessed the signing of an agreement to host the 13th edition of the Saudi Super Cup for the 2026-2027 season in Kuwait. The tournament will take place from December 19 to 23 next year, in the presence of Kuwait Football Association President Sheikh Ahmed Al-Yousef and his Saudi counterpart Badr Al-Rizayea.

The agreement was signed by Rashid Al-Omair, CEO of Al-Ray Media Group; Abdullah Al-Shatti, CEO of Aayan Leasing and Investment Company; and Sultan Al-Sheikh, CEO of SMC Vibes, making the Al-Ray and Aayan alliance the official partner for hosting the tournament.

The competition will be held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, featuring four clubs: Al-Nassr, Al-Khaleej, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsiah. The tournament draw will take place in Kuwait on October 14 next year to determine the semi-final matchups, after which tickets will be made available to the public.

Kuwait marks the eighth stop in the journey of the Saudi Super Cup, which has traveled since its inception between various local and international cities, including Mecca, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Abha, as well as London, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong, before settling in Kuwait for the first time.

In this regard, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Yousef, President of the Kuwait Football Association Board of Directors, stated in a press interview that hosting the Saudi Super Cup in Kuwait is an addition to the Gulf sports landscape, expressing hope for delivering a distinctive edition befitting the tournament's status and the participating teams. He emphasized that the hosting reflects the deep fraternal relations between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, noting the significant attention and interest Saudi football receives from Kuwaiti fans.

For his part, Badr Al-Rizayea, President of the Saudi Football Association Board of Directors, affirmed in a similar statement the importance of the Saudi Super Cup within the federation's competition system, explaining that efforts are ongoing to develop the tournament and enhance its fan and commercial presence. Al-Rizayea pointed out that hosting the next edition in Kuwait represents a historic opportunity to strengthen the tournament's presence in the Gulf region, reach a broader audience, and build strategic partnerships that contribute to enhancing its value and supporting the sustainability and development of Saudi football.

On his part, Fahd Al-Ghanim, Vice President of the Board of Directors at Aayan Leasing and Investment Company, stated in a similar interview that the Al-Ray and Aayan alliance in hosting the tournament confirms the capability and effectiveness of the Kuwaiti private sector in participating in driving development across various fields, given its capabilities and expertise. Al-Ghanim clarified that the Kuwaiti private sector receives attention and plays a fundamental role in improving the business environment and enhancing the country's renaissance and development, thanks to the high directives. He affirmed that the Al-Ray and Aayan alliance will deploy all available capabilities, resources, and expertise to deliver a distinctive edition befitting the tournament's name and the status of the participating teams, meeting public expectations and reflecting Kuwait's ability to organize a mass sports event at a high professional level.

For his part, Rashid Al-Omair, CEO of Al-Ray Media Group, expressed in a similar statement his anticipation to work with the Saudi Football Association and SMC Vibes to deliver a distinctive edition that matches the tournament's status and the level of interest Saudi football garners among the Kuwaiti public. Al-Omair said that hosting the Saudi Super Cup in Kuwait represents a new pivotal milestone in the trajectory of Kuwaiti media and sports presence, reflecting the level of fruitful cooperation achieved by national partnerships, noting that this would not have been possible without the support of the political leadership and high directives to enhance partnership between the public and private sectors to support development in the country.

For his part, Sultan Al-Sheikh, CEO of SMC Vibes, stated in a similar interview that Kuwait's hosting of the Saudi Super Cup represents a new step toward expanding the tournament's presence and enhancing its commercial value, thereby delivering greater value to the tournament, its partners, and its fans.

On his part, Khalid Al-Sayer, CEO of Al-Ray Global Advertising and Public Relations Company, revealed that special events will accompany the Saudi Super Cup, to be announced soon, especially given the anticipated fan momentum of the tournament. Al-Sayer explained that the Al-Ray and Aayan alliance will place all capabilities at the service of the event and organize it in a manner befitting the tournament's value and status.

Hosting the tournament in Kuwait carries a Gulf dimension that transcends sports competition, given the close fraternal and historical relations linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait, as well as the social and geographical proximity between the peoples of the two countries, alongside their shared passion for football. This combination grants the tournament distinctive fan atmospheres and enhances its presence at the Gulf level.