Abu Dhabi will host this year’s edition of the Saudi Super Cup in April, making it the first time the tournament will be hosted outside of Saudi Arabia.
Byline Khoder Nashar
Abu Dhabi will host this year’s edition of the Saudi Super Cup in two stadiums across the Emirate on the 8th and 11th of 11 April. This is the first time the tournament will be hosted in the Middle East outside of Saudi Arabia.
The hosting bid was led by Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand for the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
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.
The tournament is set to feature football legends Cristiano Rolando and Karim Benzema, alongside regional talent that includes Salem Al Dawsari and Abderrazak Hamdallah, all competing for the coveted cup.
The Saudi Super cup is the latest sports and entertainment event added to Abu Dhabi’s ‘Back-to-Back’ calendar and coincides with the Eid Al Fitr public holiday, allowing travellers from the GCC, Middle East and beyond to enjoy some of the region’s top football talent during the Ramadan season.
