Kuwait ready to host Saudi Super Cup semi-finals as draw decides Al-Qadsiah vs Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr vs Al-Kholood

Draw sets semi‑final match‑ups

According to Times Kuwait, the draw for the Saudi Super Cup took place at the St. Regis Hotel in Kuwait, determining the opening fixtures for the tournament that Kuwait will host for the first time from December 19 to 23. Al‑Qadsiah will meet Al‑Ahli in the first semi‑final on December 19, while Al‑Nassr will face Al‑Kholood on December 20. The final is fixed for December 23 at Jaber Al‑Ahmad International Stadium.

The event underscores growing sporting cooperation across the Gulf region.

Officials highlight bilateral sporting ties

The ceremony gathered senior officials from both countries, including Kuwait’s Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Tariq Al‑Jalahma, the Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid Al Saud, Kuwait Football Association Chairman Sheikh Ahmed Al‑Yousef and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Secretary‑General Majid bin Ali Al‑Saheb, alongside representatives of the participating clubs and organising partners. National anthems of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia opened the event, followed by a video recounting the competition’s previous venues – Makkah, Riyadh, Jeddah, Abha, London, Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong – showing that Kuwait will become the eighth host. A segment highlighted the careers of Kuwaiti internationals Ali Marwi and Bashar Abdullah in the Saudi league, underlining the long‑standing football links between the two states.

Organisers thank partners and outline expectations

Khaled Salah Al‑Sayer, director of the Saudi Super Cup’s Kuwait edition, said the hosting bid had received strong backing from Kuwait’s leadership, reflecting the value placed on youth, sport and the enduring Kuwait‑Saudi relationship. He thanked the Saudi Football Federation for its trust in the arrangements, the Saudi Media Group for its cooperation, and Kuwaiti government bodies and the Kuwait Football Association for logistical support. Al‑Sayer also praised the teams that prepared the bid, called the draw the formal start of the competition and welcomed the clubs, hoping fans would enjoy a memorable showcase of football from both nations. The draw was overseen by Naeem Al‑Bakr, head of the Saudi Football Federation’s competitions committee, with Marwi and Bashar Abdullah taking part in the proceedings. The hosting rights stem from an official partnership involving Al‑Rai Media Group, Aayan Leasing and Investment Company and the Saudi Football Federation, represented by its exclusive commercial partner SMC Vibes–Saudi Media Group, while Zain serves as the hosting partner. Organisers said the four‑day competition will attract Saudi supporters and regional audiences, and that ticketing information will be released shortly, as reported by local media.