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SIX GATES TO GLORY

A round-robin group stage guarantees every team five matches, then the knockout rounds decide who lifts the Golden Cup. Professional referees on every fixture and live digital standings on every match day.

The Journey

FROM FIRST WHISTLE TO
FINAL LIFT

The competitive pathway across six intense matchdays — from the 48-team group stage to crowning one national corporate champion.

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MATCH DAY 6

THIRD-PLACE PLAYOFF

The battle for the podium. Two semi-finalists clash to decide 3rd place.

48
MATCH DAYS 1 to 4

Group Stage

Eight groups of six teams in a round-robin format. Five matches guaranteed for every squad across the four group-stage match days.

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MATCH DAY 5

Round of 16

The top two teams in each group advance. The knockout phase begins: high stakes, one-off elimination.

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MATCH DAY 5

Quarter-Finals

The elite eight. Intense elimination football on the road to the semis.

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MATCH DAY 6

Semi-Finals

The final four battle for a place in the championship match, with national visibility on the line.

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MATCH DAY 6

The Grand Final

The ultimate showdown. One match decides who lifts the Golden Cup.

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MATCH DAY 6

Champion

Trophy presentation and a legacy engraved on the Cup forever, plus free qualification for the next season.

Match Rules in Brief

FAST. FAIR.
PROFESSIONAL.

Essential matchday regulations governing squad composition, pitch operations, and tournament fairness.

7-a-side

Fast, high-engagement football on professional pitches

Squads of 10

Seven starters plus three substitutes, all verified employees

4 pitches

Simultaneous fixtures managed by central match command

Live standings

Instant results and tables updated in real time

OFFICIAL PROTOCOL

The Full Rulebook

Squad eligibility, officiating protocol, points and ranking, tiebreakers and the disciplinary code all live in the dedicated Rules and Regulations section.

Rules & Regulations
Knockout Bracket

THE ROAD,
DRAWN OUT

Winners and runners-up cross over between groups, so there are no group-stage rematches until the trophy is within reach.

Round of 16

Match Day 5 · Riyadh
1AWinner Group A
2BRunner-up Group B
1CWinner Group C
2DRunner-up Group D
1EWinner Group E
2FRunner-up Group F
1GWinner Group G
2HRunner-up Group H
1BWinner Group B
2ARunner-up Group A
1DWinner Group D
2CRunner-up Group C
1FWinner Group F
2ERunner-up Group E
1HWinner Group H
2GRunner-up Group G

Quarter-Finals

Match Day 5 · Riyadh
W1Winner R16 1
W2Winner R16 2
W3Winner R16 3
W4Winner R16 4
W5Winner R16 5
W6Winner R16 6
W7Winner R16 7
W8Winner R16 8

Semi-Finals

Match Day 6 · Riyadh
Q1Winner QF 1
Q2Winner QF 2
Q3Winner QF 3
Q4Winner QF 4

The Grand Final

Match Day 6 · Riyadh
S1Winner SF 1
S2Winner SF 2
L1Loser SF 1
L2Loser SF 2

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