The Qatar Stars League Management (QSLM) announced the dates, venue and kick-off time of the Qatar Cup that features the top four clubs in the QNB Stars League.

Al Duhail, Al Sadd and Al Rayyan have been assured of the first, second and third place respectively in this season’s QNB Stars League. Al Gharafa and Umm Salal, on same number of points (32) with the former having better goal difference, are battling for the fourth position that has gone right down to the wire.

The Qatar Cup format is one-off semifinals and final. The semifinals will pit the first against fourth-placed team and second against third-placed side. In case of tie after regular time, matches will be decided in tie-breaker without extra time.

The semifinals will be played on 21st and 22nd April, and the final is scheduled for 27th April. All matches will kick off at the Al Sadd Stadium at 19:00.

The QSLM supervises, manages and organises the Qatar Cup as part of its mission to develop professional football in Qatar. The tournament has immensely contributed to the game’s growth in the country.

The 2013-14 season marked a new beginning in the history of the Heir Apparent’s Cup when it was renamed as Qatar Cup.

Al Sadd are the defending champions.