2021–22 UAE League CupThe 2021–22 UAE League Cup is the 14th season of the UAE League Cup. Shabab Al Ahli were the defending champions. The competition is set to start on 8 October 2021.First roundSource: All times are local9th–14th place playoffsThis season's league cup will introduce a play off group for the losing teams in the first round to determine the final placements.Quarter-finalsBoth the defending champions and current league winners enter in this round.5th–8th place playoffs