Al-Hilal didn’t need a second look at Al-Raed, brushing them aside 2-0 to keep their defence of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Cup on track, and they’re not the only big name already through.
The Round of 32 has been running since Sunday, and with Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ettifaq still waiting for their first knockout test, this is the stage where Saudi football’s biggest clubs find out just how serious the competition looks this year.
Here’s the full round, results and fixtures together, with kickoff times converted to IST.
King’s Cup 2026-27 Round of 32 Fixtures and Results
| Fixture | Score | Venue | IST Date and Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Bukayriyah vs Al-Hazem | 2-3 | Saudi Arabia | Sun, 16 Aug (Full Time) |
| Al-Orobah vs Abha | 0-0 (3-2 pens) | Saudi Arabia | Sun, 16 Aug (Full Time, Penalties) |
| Al-Wehda vs Al-Shabab | 3-2 | Saudi Arabia | Sun, 16 Aug (Full Time, AET) |
| Al-Anwar vs Al-Ahli | 1-2 | Al Anwar Club Stadium | Mon, 17 Aug (Full Time) |
| Al-Tai vs Al Qadsiah | 0-5 | Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaid Sport City Stadium, Abha | Mon, 17 Aug (Full Time) |
| Al-Zulfi vs Al-Riyadh | 0-2 | Al Zulfi Stadium | Mon, 17 Aug (Full Time) |
| Al-Adalah vs Al-Fayha | 0-2 | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium, Al-Hofuf | Mon, 17 Aug (Full Time) |
| Al-Raed vs Al-Hilal | 0-2 | King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraidah | Mon, 17 Aug (Full Time) |
| Al Akhdoud vs Al-Khaleej | TBC | Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, Abha | 12:15 AM IST, Wed 19 Aug |
| Al-Najma vs Al-Ittihad | TBC | King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraidah | 12:15 AM IST, Wed 19 Aug |
| Al-Jabalain vs Al-Ettifaq | TBC | Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaid Sport City Stadium, Abha | 12:15 AM IST, Wed 19 Aug |
| Diriyah vs Al-Nassr | TBC | Al-Awwal Park, King Fahd International Stadium | 2:00 AM IST, Wed 19 Aug |
| Al-Faisaly vs Neom | TBC | Al Majma’a Sport City Stadium, Al Majma’ah | 2:00 AM IST, Wed 19 Aug |
| Damac vs Al-Taawoun | TBC | Damac Club Stadium, Khamis Mushait | 12:15 AM IST, Thu 20 Aug |
| Jeddah vs Al Kholood | TBC | Jeddah Club Stadium | 12:30 AM IST, Thu 20 Aug |
| Al-Ula vs Al Fateh | TBC | Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Stadium | 2:00 AM IST, Thu 20 Aug |
(Source: Saudi Arabian Football Federation)
King’s Cup 2026-27 Live Streaming: Where to Watch in India
FanCode is the go to for Indian fans, streaming every Saudi King’s Cup match live alongside highlights and match info.
| Platform | Coverage |
|---|---|
| FanCode | Live streaming of every Saudi King’s Cup match, plus highlights |
| MBC Shahid | Also carries the competition, subject to regional broadcast rights |
(Source: FanCode, MBC Shahid)
What the King’s Cup Actually Is
For anyone new to it, the King’s Cup, officially the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Cup, is Saudi Arabia’s premier knockout competition and the second oldest cup in the country’s football history. Here’s what’s worth knowing about it.
- It’s organised by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and runs alongside the domestic league season.
- The competition began in the 1960s, was paused, and was reintroduced in 2008 before settling into its current knockout format in 2014.
- SAFF revised the tournament’s historical records in 2025, adjusting which past titles count as league championships and which count as cup wins.
- The winner earns a place in the AFC Champions League Two the following season, so the cup carries real continental weight, not just bragging rights.
- Al-Hilal are the most decorated club in the competition’s history, and they enter this year’s Round of 32 chasing a tenth title in the current era.
- A newly designed trophy was unveiled in 2024, made from sterling silver coated in 24 carat gold plate by British silversmiths Thomas Lyte.
(Source: Saudi Arabian Football Federation)
How the King’s Cup Winner Is Decided
The King’s Cup is a straight knockout from the Round of 32 through to the final, so one bad night is enough to end a club’s campaign.
- Every tie from the Round of 32 onward is a single leg, with no second match to claw back a bad result.
- If scores are level after 90 minutes, the match goes to extra time, as happened with Al-Wehda’s win over Al-Shabab this round.
- If the teams are still level after extra time, the tie is settled on penalties, the route Al-Orobah used to see off Abha.
- The competition continues through the Round of 16, quarterfinals and semifinals before a single final decides the champion.
- A club that wins the trophy three years running, or four times in total, gets to keep that physical trophy rather than handing it back.
(Source: Saudi Arabian Football Federation)
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