Saudi Pro League 2026-27 season to kick off August 13 with 34 rounds
Saudi Pro League announces 2026-27 fixture list, featuring 34 rounds and 306 matches, with clubs divided into four tiers based on recent performance.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Saudi Pro League has released the fixture schedule for the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League season, with matches set to begin on August 13, 2026 and run through May 29, 2027. The season will feature 306 matches across 34 rounds.
The league has divided participating clubs into four tiers, based on their sporting performance over the past three seasons. More weight was given to the most recent season to ensure a balanced distribution of clubs across the tiers.
Club divisions and tiers
Tier A includes Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli, Al-Qadsiah, and Al-Ittihad. Tier B features Al-Taawoun, Al-Ettifaq, Al-Fateh, Al-Khaleej, and Al-Shabab. Tier C comprises Neom, Al-Hazem, Al-Fayha, and Al-Kholood, while Tier D consists of Al-Riyadh, Abha, Al-Faisaly, and Al-Deraiah.
First round fixtures
The opening round begins on Thursday, August 13, with three matches: Abha vs. Al-Hazem at 7:15 p.m., Al-Shabab vs. Al-Qadsiah, and Al-Deraiah vs. Al-Ahli at 9:00 p.m.
The round continues on Friday, August 14, with three more games: Neom vs. Al-Fayha at 7:50 p.m., Al-Hilal vs. Al-Faisaly, and Al-Ettifaq vs. Al-Riyadh at 9:00 p.m. The round concludes on Saturday, August 15, with Al-Taawoun facing Al-Khaleej at 7:15 p.m., and Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Kholood and Al-Nassr vs. Al-Fateh both at 9:00 p.m.