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the 2016 Kuwait Super Cup was between league champions Qadsia SC and Emir cup champions Kuwait SC. This was the first super cup held in Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. Kuwait SC won 3-2 on penalties.
The 2017 Kuwait Super Cup was between league, Crown Cup and Emir Cup champions Kuwait SC and League Runners-up Qadsia SC. where Kuwait SC won 5-4 on penalties after 0-0 draw at full time.
the 2012 Kuwait Super Cup was between league champions Qadsia SC and Crown prince cup champions Al-Arabi SC. This was the first super cup to be between the kuwaiti Classico Clubs, though Al-Arabi Won and set the record of being 100% wins in the Super cup.
the 2019 Kuwait Super Cup was between league and Emir Cup champions Kuwait SC and Crown Prince Cup winners Qadsia SC.