The 1976 King Cup was the 18th season of the knockout competition since its establishment in 1956.
Al-Nassr were the defending champions and successfully defended the title, winning their second one in a row. The final saw Al-Nassr beat Al-Ahli 2–0 at the Youth Welfare Stadium in Riyadh.[1][2]
The four winners of the quarter-finals progressed to the semi-finals. The semi-finals were played on 27 and 28 May 1976. All times are local, AST (UTC+3).
The final was played between Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr in the Youth Welfare Stadium in Riyadh.[10] This was Al-Ahli's 8th final. Previously Al-Ahli won six times in 1962, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1973 and lost once in 1974 against Al-Nassr. This was Al-Nassr's 5th final. Previously Al-Nassr won once in 1974 and lost in 1967, 1971, and 1973. This was the fourth meeting between these two sides in the final. Al-Ahli won twice while Al-Nassr won once.