United FC vs Sharjah FC ADIB Cup 2026

United FC vs Sharjah FC is an ADIB Cup afternoon fixture at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on Sunday 15 November 2026. It is the fourth round of the 2026-27 league phase, and it pairs two sides that both had a painful start to the competition and will see this game as a chance to push back up the table.

A meeting of two clubs looking for a lift

The opening weekend of the ADIB Cup did neither team any favours. United travelled to this same stadium and lost 3-1 to Al Nasr, with Shavy Babicka scoring United’s equaliser before Ajdin Hrustic and Wesley Delgado pulled the hosts clear. Sharjah had it worse in a sense: they went two goals up against Ajman and still lost 3-2 as Ajman fought back.

So the question for Sunday is simple. Can Sharjah hold on to a lead if they get one, and can United, who already know the Al Maktoum pitch well this season, turn familiarity into points? It is the kind of fixture where the first goal could shape the whole afternoon. With both clubs still looking for momentum in the league phase, neither can treat a mid-November cup game as a chance to rest players, which should make for an open match.

Sharjah on the road

For Sharjah supporters this is about as easy as an away day gets: a short drive down to Oud Metha on a Sunday afternoon. After throwing away a two goal lead against Ajman, the travelling fans will want to see a team that can see a game out. The slot also suits anyone combining football with a weekend visit to Dubai.

Al Maktoum Stadium and the afternoon timetable

Al Maktoum Stadium sits on 10th Street in Oud Metha and is best known as the home of Al Nasr. For this fixture the gates open at 14:50 and the match kicks off at 16:50, so the second half runs into the early evening as the heat drops.

The ticket page gives directions via 10th Street and Oud Metha Road (D79) and suggests using GPS on the way in. If you would rather not drive, taxis and ride-hailing apps are listed as an easy option. Food and drink are available inside the stadium, so there is no need to eat before you arrive.

Choosing a ticket

Three general ticket types are on the page:

• Category 2: standard seats, entrance only.
• Premium (Category 1): better placed seats, also entrance only.
• VIP: includes hospitality and catering for those who want a more comfortable afternoon.

A VVIP tier is also listed. Holders of a POD card do not need a separate ticket for the match.

Bringing children and what to leave at home

Children under two can come in without their own ticket if they sit on an adult’s lap, with a limit of one such child per ticketed adult. An early kick-off like this one is often the easiest way to introduce young children to live football, since it finishes well before bedtime.

The banned list is strict. Weapons, sharp objects, explosives, fireworks, laser pointers, alcohol, drugs, animals and balls of any kind are not allowed, nor are racist or xenophobic shirts or flags. Video and audio recording for anything other than private use is also prohibited, and anything confiscated at the gate is not given back.

Tickets are sold only through Platinumlist, and refund requests are reviewed case by case by customer support.

Make a weekend of it

Later the same evening, Al Jazira vs Baniyas continues the round in Abu Dhabi. Find the rest of the fixtures on our sports events in the UAE page, look for more at Al Maktoum Stadium, explore things to do in Dubai or plan ahead with things to do in November.