Zamalek, the winners of the previous final, faced Al Ahly; both of the clubs share rivalry in Cairo; Zamalek won the match 2–0 to win their third consecutive title and thereby claiming their 24th title.
It was the 47th time that Al Ahly reach the final (most recently in 2010 against Haras El Hodoud) winning a record of 35 title (two shared with Zamalek).
Al Ahly, of the Premier League, started the tournament on the first round on 15 January 2015, playing home to Second Division team Tahta, winning 6–1 with goals by Walid Soliman, Abdallah El Said, Mohamed Nagieb, Mohamed Rizk and Emad Moteab (2).
Zamalek, also of Premier League, started the tournament on the first round on 11 January 2015 at home against Second Division team Nogoom El Mostakbal, Zamalek has played the match with the reserve team, resulting Mohamed Hamam scoring the opener for Nogoom Al Mostakbal early in the second half; giving them the lead for only 7 minutes as Ahmed Ali Kamel scored the equalizer on the 59th minute and the winning goal on the 87th minute.
The semifinal played away on 17 September 2015 against previous runner-up Smouha, Smouha played the game focusing on the attack but Genesh saved all of the attempts on goal, resulting the match to end goalless, Zamalek won the match 4–3 by penalties.