Kuwait Emerges as Front-Runner to Host the Saudi Super Cup

Saudi Super Cup Hosting Bid

Kuwait is poised to host the Saudi Super Cup, edging out Bahrain in the bidding battle.

The Saudi sports daily Al-Riyadia reported that organizers had received two bids, from Kuwait and Bahrain, to stage the competition.

The sources add that the Saudi federation intends to hold the Saudi Super Cup in the upcoming November-December period.

Context and Latest Developments

The Saudi side is currently evaluating bids from Kuwait and Bahrain, with Kuwait favored.

The competitions committee also appears to be leaning toward August 13 as the proposed start date for the new season.

It is noted that Al-Ahli Jeddah won the Saudi Super Cup in the last edition, held in Hong Kong, after beating Al-Nassr on penalties in the final.

Punchline 1: If Kuwait lands the hosting bid, the trophy might travel more than most players do in a season.

Punchline 2: Time zones aside, football still moves faster than the rumor mill—watch this space for the first kickoff in a passport stamp.