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King's Cup

King's Cup

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's national football cup.

32 teams • 31 matches • 2026/2027 season

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Rules and legend
  • Qualification
  • Relegation

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About the Saudi King's Cup

History

The competition was created in 1957 as the "His Majesty's Cup," played annually until 1990. After a hiatus, it was revived in 2008 as the "King Cup of Champions," before adopting its current official name, the "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Cup," in 2014, returning to a broader knockout format. Al-Hilal are the competition's most decorated club. In the 2025-26 edition, the club claimed its 10th title by beating Al Kholood 2-1 in the final, played on 8 May 2026 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, with goals from Theo Hernández and Salem Al Dawsari after trailing in the match.

Trophy roll

  • Al-Hilal10 titles in total, the competition's most decorated club.
  • Al KholoodRunners-up in the 2025-26 edition, beaten by Al-Hilal (1-2).
  • Al-IttihadWinners of the 2024-25 edition, against Al-Qadisiyah (3-1).

Competition format

The King's Cup brings together clubs from Saudi Arabia's three professional divisions in a single-match knockout format, from the Round of 32 through to the final.

Qualification for Asian competitions

The King's Cup winner earns qualification for the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two, the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) second-tier continental club competition.

Frequently asked questions

Which club has won the most Saudi King's Cup titles?

Al-Hilal, with 10 titles in total.

Who won the 2025-26 King's Cup?

Al-Hilal, who beat Al Kholood 2-1 in the final on 8 May 2026 in Jeddah, their 10th title in the competition.

Since when has the Saudi King's Cup existed?

Created in 1957, it has held its current official name, the "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Cup," since 2014.

How does the King's Cup lead to Asian competition qualification?

The winner earns a direct spot in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two.

How many rounds does the King's Cup have?

The competition is played in single knockout matches, from the Round of 32 through to the final.

Where can I follow Saudi King's Cup results?

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