The football frenzy continues this summer as top-tier teams, including global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, and Karim Benzema, head to Hong Kong for the Saudi Super Cup in late August.
This marks the first time the tournament is held in Hong Kong and the first time it takes place in East Asia.
The event will run from August 19 to 23 at Hong Kong Stadium, featuring the top four teams from the Saudi Pro League: Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, Al Nassr, and Al-Qadsiah.
Ticket sales and match schedule
Tickets will go on sale starting July 15 at 12pm on Klook’s website, though pricing and other details are still to be confirmed.
Key matches to watch:
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August 19 (8pm): Al Nassr (with Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, Aymeric Laporte in its club) vs. Al-Ittihad (Karim Benzema, Fabinho, N’Golo Kanté)
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August 20 (8pm): Al-Hilal (with Kalidou Koulibaly, Rúben Neves, João Cancelo in its club) vs. Al-Qadsiah (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang)
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August 23 (8pm): Final Showdown
Will star players feature in the matches?
When asked if the star players would be guaranteed to play, Charles Cheung Yim-yau, General Secretary of the Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA), stated:
“This is an official tournament, and all participating teams are taking it seriously. The teams are expected to bring their strongest lineups to compete for the title. However, final decisions depend on each club’s arrangements.”
Boosting Hong Kong’s football and tourism
HKFA chairman Eric Fok
Eric Fok Kai-shan, HKFA Chairman, highlighted that hosting the Super Cup stems from a partnership with Saudi Arabia to strengthen football development. He expects a highly competitive tournament, with teams fielding their best players.
“We’re proud to be the host city for such a prestigious event and proud to represent the region in the international football stage.”
He said this will enhance Hong Kong’s football growth, boost mega-event tourism, and attract more top-tier tournaments in the future.
Yasser Al Misehal, president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, added that the Hong Kong edition reflects the strong football partnership between the two regions.
Yasser Al Misehal, president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Community engagement and cultural activities
Beyond the matches, the Saudi teams will participate in community visits and cultural exchanges, offering fans more opportunities to interact with their favorite stars.
(Michael Shum and Nathan Leung)
