This is the 22nd edition of the tournament and first appearance for Burgan SC, while rules have changed that there are no more 2 legged matches all from 1 knockout match.
Al-Arabi SC are defending champions.
The knockout stages of the tournament is from 1 match only. The top 6 teams of the league and the 2 winners of round 3 advance to the quarter-finals.
Teams:
Current champions2nd in League
1st in League
3rd in League
4th in League
5th in League
6th in League
Preminlary Round winner
Preminlary Round winner