Limited Seats Remain for State President Cup Round of 16 Matches
The UAE Football Association announced that tickets for the President's Cup Round of 16 matches are still available for online booking. The knockout stage runs over three days starting Friday, October 24, with eight matches that will determine which teams advance to the quarterfinals.
Here's how the schedule breaks down: Friday kicks off with Sharjah facing United and Al Wahda taking on Al Dhafra. Saturday brings three matches - Al Bataeh versus Shabab Al Ahli, Khorfakkan against Kalba, and Al Nasr meeting Bani Yas. The round wraps up Sunday with Al Hamriya playing Al Ain, Dibba facing Al Wasl, and Al Jazira going head-to-head with Ajman.
The tournament follows a straight knockout format where one loss sends teams home. Winners move directly to the quarterfinals, making each match a high-stakes affair for the participating clubs.
The President's Cup represents one of the UAE's premier domestic competitions, giving clubs outside the top tier a chance to compete against established teams. For fans, it's an opportunity to see potential upsets and discover emerging talent across the country's football landscape.
Tickets remain available through the official online booking platform, suggesting organizers are pushing for strong attendance across all three days of competition. The tournament's compact schedule means fans can follow the entire round over one weekend.
Sara Khaled