Al-Ahli won the match 4–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw, winning their first Super Cup title.

Al-Ahli qualified as champions of the 2015–16 Saudi Professional League and winners of the 2016 King Cup.

They defeated Al-Ahli 2–1 on 19 February 2016 to win their record breaking 13th title.

The previous match between the two sides was a 3–1 win for Al-Ahli at King Abdullah Sports City on 24 April 2016.

Al-Hilal opened the scoring through Carlos Eduardo in the 10th minute before Omar Al Somah scored twice for Al-Ahli in the 2nd half, while Housain Al-Mogahwi sealed the victory by adding a third in the 93rd minute and completed a remarkable comeback to win the league title.