This is the 22nd edition of the tournament and first appearance for Burgan SC, while rules have changed that there are no more 2 legged matches all from 1 knockout match.
Al-Arabi SC are defending champions.
Preliminary round
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Knockout stage The knockout stages of the tournament is from 1 match only. The top 6 teams of the league and the 2 winners of round 3 advance to the quarter-finals.
Teams: Al-Arabi SC Current champions 2nd in League
Kuwait SC 1st in League
Al-Jahra SC 3rd in League
Qadsia SC 4th in League
Al-Salmiya SC 5th in League
Kazma SC 6th in League
Khaitan SC Preminlary Round winner
Al-Sulaibikhat SC Preminlary Round winner
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
See also 2015-16 in Kuwaiti football