Kuwait hosts the Saudi Super Cup
- Competitions kick off on December 19 at Jaber Stadium... Matches between Al-Nassr, Al-Khaleej, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsia
- Ahmed Al-Yousef: A version befitting the status of the tournament and the participating teams
- Hosting reflects the deep fraternal relations between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
- Badr Al-Razeez: A historic opportunity to enhance the tournament’s regional presence and build strategic partnerships
- Fahad Al-Ghanim: A pivotal role for the private sector in enhancing development, thanks to the Supreme Amirial directives
- The alliance of “Al-Ray” and “Aayan” in hosting underscores the capability and effectiveness of the private sector
- Mobilizing all capabilities and resources to match the tournament’s stature and the teams, while meeting the fans’ aspirations
- Rashid Al-Omairi: The political leadership’s support for public-private partnership is a catalyst for success
- Aspiration to deliver a distinctive edition that aligns with the tournament’s status and Saudi football
- A milestone reflecting the level of fruitful cooperation achieved by national partnerships
- Sultan Al-Sheikh: Expanding the tournament’s presence and enhancing its commercial value
- Khaled Al-Sayer: The tournament at Jaber Stadium... The draw on October 14 in Kuwait
- Special events accompany the event and match the anticipated fan enthusiasm
The Saudi Football Federation announced that Kuwait will officially host the 13th edition of the Saudi Super Cup for the 2026-2027 season, from December 19 to 23 next year, marking a new Gulf chapter for the tournament and reflecting the deep fraternal relations between Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The announcement followed the signing of an agreement between the Saudi Federation, represented by its exclusive commercial partner “SMC Vibes” (Al-Wasael Saudi Group), and the Kuwaiti alliance of “Al-Ray Media Group” and “Aayan Leasing and Investment Company,” making the alliance the official partner for hosting the Saudi Super Cup.
Kuwait becomes the eighth stop in the journey of the Saudi Super Cup, which has traveled since its inception between various local and international cities, including Makkah, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Abha, as well as London, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong. This approach reflects the diversity of the tournament’s venues and its expanding fan base, before settling in Kuwait for the first time next December.
The agreement was signed on Monday in Riyadh, in the presence of Kuwait Football Association President Sheikh Ahmed Al-Yousef, Saudi Football Federation President Badr bin Sulaiman Al-Razeez, Al-Ray Media Group CEO Rashid Al-Omairi, Aayan Leasing and Investment Company CEO Abdullah Al-Shatti, SMC Vibes CEO Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, and Al-Ray Global Advertising and Public Relations Company CEO Khaled Al-Sayer.
Al-Yousef emphasized that the hosting reflects the deep fraternal relations uniting Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, given the significant attention and interest Saudi football garners among Kuwaiti fans.
For his part, Saudi Football Federation President Badr bin Sulaiman Al-Razeez highlighted the importance of the Saudi Super Cup within the federation’s competition framework, noting that efforts are ongoing to develop the tournament and enhance its fan and commercial presence.
Al-Razeez pointed out that hosting the next edition in Kuwait represents a historic opportunity to strengthen the tournament’s regional presence, reach a broader segment of fans, and build strategic partnerships that contribute to enhancing its value, supporting the sustainability and development of Saudi football.
For his part, Fahad Ali Al-Ghanim, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Aayan Leasing and Investment Company, expressed his delight at the event, noting that the alliance between “Al Rai” and “Aayan” in hosting the tournament underscores the capability and effectiveness of the Kuwaiti private sector in driving development across various fields, leveraging its extensive capacities and expertise.
He emphasized that this hosting reflects the deep fraternal relations between Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the massive public enthusiasm for Saudi football among Kuwaiti fans. This dynamic gives the tournament a special dimension, transforming its staging in Kuwait into a Gulf-wide occasion that transcends the boundaries of on-field competition.
Al-Ghanim affirmed that the “Al Rai” and “Aayan” alliance would deploy all available resources, capabilities, and expertise to deliver a distinguished edition befitting the tournament’s name and the stature of the participating clubs, meeting the expectations of fans and showcasing Kuwait’s ability to organize a high-profile sporting event at a professional level.
For his part, Rashid Ali Al-Omairi, CEO of Al Rai Media Group, expressed his pleasure at the partnership in hosting the Saudi Super Cup, reaffirming the anticipation of working with the Saudi Football Federation and SMC Vibes to present a premier edition that aligns with the tournament’s prestige and the significant interest Saudi football garners among Kuwaiti audiences.
Al-Omairi stated that hosting the Saudi Super Cup in Kuwait marks a new pivotal milestone in the trajectory of Kuwait’s media and sports presence, reflecting the high level of fruitful cooperation achieved through national partnerships. He attributed this success to the support of the political leadership and the Amir’s directives from His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to strengthen public-private partnerships in support of development in Kuwait.
He added that this support served as a catalyst for the “Al Rai” and “Aayan” alliance’s success in securing the hosting rights for this event, which represents a unique opportunity to highlight Kuwait’s organizational capabilities and enhance the confidence of major federations and sports bodies in its ability to host large-scale tournaments with efficiency and professionalism.
Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Sheikh, CEO of SMC Vibes, stated 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.
For his part, Khaled Salah Al-Sayer, CEO of Al Rai Global Advertising and Public Relations Company, announced that the tournament matches would be held at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, featuring four clubs: Al-Nassr, Al-Khaleej, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsia, from December 19 to 23 next year.
Al-Sayer noted that the tournament draw would take place in Kuwait on October 14 next year to determine the semi-final matchups, after which tickets would be made available to the public.
He revealed that special events would accompany the Saudi Super Cup, with details to be announced soon, particularly given the anticipated public enthusiasm for the tournament. He emphasized that the “Al Rai” and “Aayan” alliance would dedicate all its resources to the event’s organization in a manner befitting the tournament’s value and stature.
The staging of the tournament in Kuwait carries a Gulf dimension that transcends sporting competition, underpinned by the close historical and fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait, the social and geographical proximity between the peoples of the two countries, and their shared passion for football. These factors create a distinctive fan atmosphere and strengthen the tournament’s presence at the Gulf level.
