Minister of Youth and Sports: Kuwait to host the Saudi Super Cup in December next year
Kuwait’s Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, announced on Monday that Kuwait will host the 2026–2027 Saudi Super Cup in December, featuring Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, Al-Qadsia, and Al-Khlood, at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.
Speaking to the press after signing the agreement, Minister Al-Jalahma emphasized that hosting the 13th edition of the Saudi Super Cup from December 19 to 23 represents a significant Gulf sporting event that enhances the country’s standing as a host for major tournaments and sporting events. He stated that hosting such events is a result of the strong support for Kuwaiti sports from the political leadership, represented by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah; and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister. He stressed the commitment to translating these high-level directives into actions that elevate Kuwaiti sports and raise the country’s flag high on various international platforms.
He added that hosting the Saudi Super Cup marks the first surprise of the “Kuwait Youth and Sports Season,” which includes a range of distinctive events, tournaments, and initiatives. The season aims to attract notable events that reinforce Kuwait’s position as a destination for hosting major sporting activities. He noted that Kuwait’s selection to host the tournament reflects confidence in its organizational capabilities, its sporting infrastructure, and its expertise in successfully delivering major events. He pointed out that the hosting will provide the tournament with significant fan and media momentum, given the popularity of Saudi football among the Kuwaiti public.
He praised the role of the Al-Rai Media Group alliance and Aayan Leasing and Investment Company in bringing the tournament to Kuwait, affirming that this initiative demonstrates the ability of the Kuwaiti private sector to be an active partner in supporting the sports sector and hosting and organizing major events.
Minister Al-Jalahma clarified that the importance of hosting the tournament extends beyond the sporting aspect to include economic, media, and developmental dimensions that will activate several sectors and strengthen the sports events industry. He stressed that relevant authorities will work to deliver a distinctive edition of the Saudi Super Cup befitting Kuwait’s name and enhancing the established sporting and fraternal ties between Kuwait and the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Public Authority for Youth and Sports launched the “Kuwait Youth and Sports Season” project on Sunday, aimed at organizing and developing youth and sports activities in the country, alongside announcing a new visual identity following the merger of the Youth Authority and the Sports Authority.
The announcement of Kuwait’s hosting of the Saudi Super Cup came after the launch of the “Kuwait Youth and Sports Season” on Saturday evening at a ceremony held at the Jaber Cultural Center, under the patronage of the Council of Ministers and attended by Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma. The initiative is a national effort uniting the public and private sectors to organize and develop youth and sports activities in the country.
