The 2016–17 Saudi Crown Prince Cup was the 42nd season of the
Saudi Crown Prince Cup
The Saudi Crown Prince's Cup () was the oldest Saudi Arabian annual cup competition.
History
The cup was the oldest and first domestic football competition in Saudi Arabia; the first edition was held in 1956–57; five editions were played betwe ...
since its establishment in 1957. This season's competition featured a total of 30 teams, 14 teams from the
Pro League, and 16 teams from the
First Division 1st Division or First Division may refer to:
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. It started with the Preliminary stage on 15 August 2016 and concluded with the final on 10 March 2017.
The holders were
Al-Hilal who beat
Al-Ahli 2–1 in the
previous season's final on 19 February 2016. They were eliminated in the semi-finals by
Al-Nassr
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.
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad may refer to:
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* Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
* Al Ittihad SCSC (Tripoli), Tripoli, Libya
* Al Ittihad Gheryan, Gharyan, Libya
* Al Ittihad Misurata SC, Misurata, Libya
* Al Ittihad SC ...
won their 8th title following a 1–0 win over Al-Nassr in the
final
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Participating teams
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Pro League (14 Teams)
;
First Division 1st Division or First Division may refer to:
Military
Airborne divisions
*1st Parachute Division (Germany)
*1st Airborne Division (United Kingdom)
* 1st Airmobile Division (Ukraine)
* 1st Guards Airborne Division
Armoured divisions
*1st Armoure ...
(16 Teams)
First stage
Preliminary round
The Preliminary round fixtures were played on 15, 16, 25, 26, 27 & 28 August 2016.
All times are local,
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).
Second stage
Bracket
Note: H: ''Home team'', A: ''Away team''
Round of 16
The Round of 16 fixtures were played on 26, 27, 28 & 29 September 2016.
All times are local,
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).
Quarter-finals
The quarter-finals fixtures were played on 24 & 25 October 2016.
All times are local,
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Semi-finals
The semi-finals fixtures were played on 26 & 27 December 2016.
All times are local,
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Final
The final was held on 10 March 2017 in the
King Fahd International Stadium
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in Riyadh.
All times are local,
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).
Top goalscorers
''As of 10 March 2017''
References
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Saudi Crown Prince Cup seasons
2016–17 domestic association football cups
Crown Prince Cup
The Saudi Crown Prince's Cup () was the oldest Saudi Arabian annual cup competition.
History
The cup was the oldest and first domestic football competition in Saudi Arabia; the first edition was held in 1956–57; five editions were played betwe ...