2024–25 King's Cup (Saudi Arabia)
football tournament season
The 2024–25 King's Cup, or The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, was the 50th edition of the King's Cup since its establishment in 1957. The tournament began on 22 September 2024 and concluded with the final on 30 May 2025.
The winner qualified to the group stage of the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two.
Al-Hilal were the two-time defending champions after winning their eleventh title last season. They were eliminated in the quarter-finals by the eventual winners, Al-Ittihad.
Participating teams
A total of 32 teams participated this season, 18 of which competed in the Pro League and 14 in the First Division.
Round of 32
The draw for the Round of 32 was held on 12 June 2024. The dates for the Round of 32 fixtures were announced on 19 August 2024. All times are local, AST (UTC+3).
Round of 16
The draw for the Round of 16 was held on 26 September 2024.
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