Algerian Cup Final 2026: date and time for USM Alger vs CR Belouizdad

Football fans in Algeria will turn their attention to the iconic Nelson Mandela Stadium, where defending champions USM Alger face arch-rivals CR Belouizdad in the 2025-26 Algerian Cup Final.

This marks the second consecutive season that USM Alger and CR Belouizdad meet in the Algerian Cup final, following last season’s showdown where USM Alger secured the title with a 2-0 victory.

Match Details:

• Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
• Kick-off: 5:00 PM local time (4:00 PM GMT)
• Venue: Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers

Both clubs are chasing their 10th Algerian Cup title, adding even greater significance to this major domestic clash.

Road to the Final:

CR Belouizdad

• Defeated CS Constantine 3-2 in the semi-finals
• Seeking redemption after last year’s final defeat

USM Alger

• Overcame CA Batna 3-1 in the other semi-final encounter
• Aiming to successfully defend their crown

Ticket Distribution

The Algerian Football Federation allocated 25,000 tickets, divided equally:

• 12,500 for USM Alger supporters
• 12,500 for CR Belouizdad supporters

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