Sheikh Jassim Cup

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The Sheikh Jassim Cup (Arabic: كأس الشيخ جاسم) is an annual men's super cup competition in Qatari football held between the winner of the Qatar Stars League and the Emir of Qatar Cup.[1]

Sheikh Jassim Cup
Founded1977; 47 years ago (1977)
CountryQatar
Number of teams2
Current championsAl Sadd (15th title)
(2019)
Most championshipsAl Sadd (15 titles)
Current: 2020 Sheikh Jassim Cup

History

The inaugural Sheikh Jassim Cup was held in 1977.[2] Prior to the 2014 Sheikh Jassim Cup, all 18 Qatari football clubs competed in the cup. Under this format, the teams were divided into four groups with the winners from each group qualifying for the semi-finals.[1]

The cup serves as the opening event to the Qatar's football season.[1] Al Sadd SC are the most successful team in the competition's history, having won the trophy on 15 occasions.[3]

Previous winners

  • NOTES:

1. The 2015 edition was played in January 2016 due to both teams competing in 2015 AFC Champions League

Role of honour

ClubChampions
Al-Sadd15
Al-Arabi6
Al-Rayyan5
Al-Wakrah4
Qatar SC4
Al-Gharafa2
Lekhwiya2
Al-Shamal1
Al-Khor1
Umm-Salal1
Al-Mu'aidar1

References