Saudi King's Cup Last-16: Ittihad-Nasr Duel Reignites the Classic
28 septembre 2025
Round of 16 lineup unveiled for the King’s Cup
The organizers of the King’s Cup have released the Last-16 schedule for the 2025-2026 edition, detailing the matchups and venues across the country. The round promises high-stakes clashes and the return of classic rivalries.
The highlight is the Ittihad vs Nasr clash, a fixture that never disappoints and often doubles as a classroom in how to press and counter. Al Hilal will be tested away at Al Ohod, while Al Ahli looks to dodge a potential upset from Al Batin.
Matches are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, 27 and 28 October, with kickoff times and venues announced as follows:
Monday 27 October 2025
Al Khaleej vs Al Taawoun: 5:35 PM – Dammam
Al Fateh vs Al Riyadh: 5:35 PM – Al Ahsa region venue
Al Kholoud vs Al Najma: 6:00 PM – Buraydah
Al Batin vs Al Ahli: 9:00 PM – Hafr Al Batin
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Al Qadisiyah vs Al Hazm: 5:35 PM – Dammam
Al Shabab vs Al Zulfi: 5:50 PM – SST GR Arena, Riyadh
Al Akhdod vs Al Hilal: 6:10 PM – Najran
Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad: 9:00 PM – Riyadh venue
Al Ittihad are the defending champions of the King’s Cup, after defeating Al Qadisiyah 3-1 in the final last edition.
Punchlines: If this schedule were a joke, the locker room would be laughing long after the final whistle. And if clapping were a currency, these derbies would be minting money by the minute.