Saudi King’s Cup 2026-27: Al Nassr schedule, Al-Diriyah tie and viewing details

Al Nassr will begin their Saudi King’s Cup campaign against Al-Diriyah on 18 August 2026, with the club aiming to win the competition and build on the domestic success achieved last season.

The team will enter the tournament under the management of Australian coach Ange Postecoglou, who took charge during the summer of 2026. Postecoglou’s arrival forms part of Al Nassr’s plans for the new campaign, while the club also hopes to end a long wait for the King’s Cup trophy.

Al Nassr have not lifted the competition since 1990, and their pursuit of a return to the winners’ list will add significance to their run in the 2026-27 tournament. The club will start in the round of 32, where their opening assignment is a meeting with Al-Diriyah.

The next stages of Al Nassr’s route will depend on the outcome of the draw held after each round. There is no fixed path to the final at the outset, because a new draw will determine the opponents and fixtures for the teams that progress.

The Saudi King’s Cup remains an important competition both technically and in terms of its appeal to supporters. Although the leading clubs are engaged in a fierce contest for the Saudi Pro League title, the cup attracts considerable attention of its own. Its single-match knockout format has also contributed to a history of surprises, with clubs competing for the chance to claim one of Saudi Arabia’s major domestic trophies.

All matches from the round of 32 through to the final will be played as one-off knockout fixtures. A team must therefore win its individual tie to advance, rather than relying on an aggregate score across two legs.

Al Nassr’s opening fixture is scheduled for 18 August 2026 against Al-Diriyah. Further details of the club’s opponents in each subsequent round will be established through the tournament draws, provided Al Nassr continue to win.

Broadcast rights for the 2026-27 Saudi King’s Cup are held by Thmanyah. The network has the rights to show the competition across the Middle East and North Africa through the 2030-31 season.

Supporters who want to watch the matches online can use the Thmanyah application. The viewing information also promotes NordVPN as an option for people outside the region who want to follow the tournament, highlighting a secure and fast internet connection through the service.

With Postecoglou beginning his first season in charge, Al Nassr will approach the competition with the stated ambition of restoring the King’s Cup to their trophy cabinet. Their campaign begins with Al-Diriyah in the round of 32, before the draw decides their possible route through the remaining rounds.