Al Jazira FC vs Baniyas FC ADIB Cup 2026

Al Jazira FC vs Baniyas FC is an all Abu Dhabi meeting in the ADIB Cup, played at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday 15 November 2026. It is part of the fourth round of the 2026-27 league phase, and both clubs have reasons to treat it as more than a routine cup night.

Two capital clubs, one Sunday night

Al Jazira play their home games at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Al Nahyan, close to the centre of the city. Baniyas are based in Al Shamkhah on the edge of the capital. Two clubs from the same city gives the fixture a local flavour, with both sets of supporters able to get to the ground after work on a Sunday evening.

Gates open at 17:30 and kick-off is at 19:30, a comfortable evening slot once the day’s heat has gone. That leaves a two hour window between the gates opening and the first whistle, enough time to cross the city after work, get through security and find your section without rushing.

Where the teams stand

Al Jazira started the competition in the best possible way for their fans, beating city rivals Al Wahda 1-0 in the Abu Dhabi derby on the opening weekend. Talisca scored the only goal of that game. A second capital derby in the same competition, this time at home, gives the club a chance to tighten its grip on bragging rights in the city.

Baniyas began strongly, winning 3-1 against Al Dhafra on the opening weekend and reaching six points after three rounds. Their third round trip to Ajman ended in a 1-0 defeat, their first loss of the campaign, settled by a late goal. How they respond after that setback, away at one of the city’s biggest clubs, is the question this game will answer.

Inside Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium

Al Jazira’s home ground is split into several ticket tiers on the ticket page, some of them reserved for invited guests:

• Category 1: general seating.
• Category 2: section N4 for home supporters and section E7 for Baniyas fans.
• VIP: a premium option.
• Executive Lounge, Royal Enclosure and President Club: listed, but not on sale to the public.

Baniyas supporters should look for section E7 to sit with the travelling crowd. A valid POD card replaces the need for a ticket.

For families

Children under two can come in without their own ticket if they sit on an adult’s lap. The limit is one such child per adult, and each adult must hold a valid ticket.

The rules at the gate

Security at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium will turn away a familiar list of items: weapons, explosives and sharp objects, fireworks, laser pointers, alcohol and drugs, animals, and balls of any kind. Racist or xenophobic material, such as shirts or flags, is banned, and audio or visual recording is allowed only for private use. Anything confiscated is kept, so it is worth checking your bag before you leave home.

Tickets for the match are sold exclusively through Platinumlist.

Who it suits

If you live in Abu Dhabi and want an evening of top flight football without leaving the city, this is the most convenient match of the round. It suits Al Jazira season regulars, Baniyas fans who want to see how their side reacts to a first defeat, and anyone curious to watch a capital club derby at Al Jazira’s own home ground.

Keep exploring

Earlier the same day in Dubai, United vs Sharjah gets the Sunday action under way. For the full calendar visit sports events in the UAE, find more nights out on things to do in Abu Dhabi, see what else is on in November, and browse upcoming fixtures at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.