Mahd Academy launches football talent trials in 16 Saudi cities

Mahd Sports Academy has launched football talent trials running from September to December 2026 in 16 cities across Saudi Arabia, as part of its ongoing efforts to identify and develop promising young athletes through professional training methods.

The trials are open to players born between 2013 and 2017, and will take place in Abha, Makkah, Tabuk, Jazan, Hail, Qassim, Hafar Al-Batin, Al-Baha, Madinah, Arar, Yanbu, Najran, Sakaka, Wadi Al-Dawasir, Taif, and Al-Kharj.

The academy stated that this initiative builds on its commitment to expanding talent discovery nationwide, providing equal opportunities for gifted players and subjecting them to trials and technical evaluations to assess their abilities and potential.

The academy aims to select the most promising talents and further develop them through its specialized programs, helping to broaden the base of Saudi athletes and support the country's sports sector with a new generation of talent.

Mahd Academy has invited interested participants within the target age groups to register via its website: mahd.gov.sa/try-outs.