[3] The match was held at Loftus Road in London, England for the second time.

Loftus Road was built in 1904 and has been used as the home stadium of Queens Park Rangers since 1917.

The decision was based on the request of then-Saudi national team manager, Edgardo Bauza, who expressed his desire to change the calendar of the season to help him set the ideal preparation program for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

[8] Al-Hilal qualified by winning the 2017–18 Saudi Professional League on the final matchday by defeating Al-Fateh 4–1.

[9] Al-Ittihad qualified by winning their ninth King Cup title by defeating Al-Faisaly 3–1 in the final.