Saudi Super Cup to Make Historic East Asian Debut in Hong Kong, Showcasing Top Saudi Football Clubs

Hong Kong is set to make sporting history as it hosts the 2025-26 Saudi Super Cup at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium from August 19 to 23, 2025. This marks the first time the prestigious Saudi football tournament will be staged in East Asia, underscoring Hong Kong’s growing stature as a premier destination for international sports events.

Star-Studded Line-Up: Four Elite Clubs Compete for Glory
The Saudi Super Cup, renowned as one of the most high-profile events in Saudi Arabian football, will feature four of the kingdom’s top clubs:

Al-Ittihad (2024-25 King’s Cup and Saudi Pro League champions)
Al-Qadsiah (2024-25 King’s Cup runners-up)
Al-Hilal (2024-25 Saudi Pro League runners-up)
Al-Nassr (2024-25 Saudi Pro League third place, with global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the squad)
These teams will battle it out in two semi-finals, culminating in a championship final. The match schedule is as follows:

Date Fixture Time (UTC+8) Venue
19 August Al-Nassr vs. Al-Ittihad 8:00 PM Hong Kong Stadium
20 August Al-Qadsiah vs. Al-Hilal 8:00 PM Hong Kong Stadium
23 August Final (Winners of Semifinals) 8:00 PM Hong Kong Stadium
 
Boosting Hong Kong’s Global Sporting Profile
The event is the result of a landmark collaboration between Sum KM Sport, the Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA), and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF). Organisers highlight the tournament as a milestone in deepening football exchanges and fostering international partnerships between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.

Eric Fok, President of HKFA, described the Super Cup’s arrival as “a major milestone for sports development in Hong Kong,” reflecting the city’s capability to host world-class events and its passion for football34. The initiative follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed between HKFA and SAFF, signalling further collaboration in the lead-up to Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Community Engagement and Ticketing
Beyond the action on the pitch, all four participating teams will engage in community events during their stay, promoting football culture and fostering connections with local fans. Further details on these activities will be announced soon.

Tickets for the Saudi Super Cup will be available via Klook starting at noon on July 15, with organisers anticipating a sell-out crowd at the 40,000-seat Hong Kong Stadium.

A New Era for Football in Hong Kong
Bringing the Saudi Super Cup to Hong Kong not only elevates the city’s international sporting profile but also promises to inspire the next generation of football enthusiasts. With global stars, high-stakes matches, and cultural exchange, the tournament is set to be a highlight of the 2025 sporting calendar in Asia.

For more information and ticketing details, visit the official event page on Klook.

The 2025-26 Saudi Super Cup will be held at Hong Kong Stadium from August 19 to 23, 2025. Tickets will go on sale via Klook starting at 12 noon on July 15.

The first semifinal will take place on August 19 at 8:00 PM (UTC+8), featuring Al-Nassr versus Al-Ittihad, followed by the second semifinal between Al-Qadsiah and Al-Hilal with kick-off at the same time on August 20. The winning teams from both semifinal legs will then advance to the championship final on August 23, where they will compete for the prestigious 2025-26 Saudi Super Cup title. Mr. Clement Leung,

Mr. Clement Leung, CEO of Sum KM Sport, revealed that the four participating teams will also engage in a series of community events during their stay in Hong Kong, further enhancing football exchanges between the two regions.

Hong Kong Customs detect a drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport

Hong Kong Customs detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming passenger at Hong Kong International Airport today (April 4) and seized about 4.4 kilograms of suspected heroin with an estimated market value of about $2.9 million.

A 20-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Penang, Malaysia, today. During Customs clearance, Customs officers found about 4.4kg of suspected heroin inside his carry-on baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.

The arrested man has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will bebrought up at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts on April 6.

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs detect a drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detect a drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases