2025–26 Saudi Pro League

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The 2025–26 Saudi Pro League (known as the Roshn Saudi League for sponsorship reasons) is the 69th season of the top-tier Saudi football league, established in 1957, and the 18th season since it was rebranded as the Saudi Pro League in 2008.

Season2025–26
Dates28 August 2025 – 21 May 2026
CountrySaudi Arabia
Quick facts Season, Dates ...
Saudi Pro League
Season2025–26
Dates28 August 2025 – 21 May 2026
CountrySaudi Arabia
RelegatedAl-Najma
Al-Okhdood
Champions League EliteAl-Nassr
Al-Hilal
Al-Qadsiah
Al-Ahli (via ACLE)
Matches281
Goals871 (3.1 per match)
Top goalscorerIvan Toney
(31 goals)
Best goalkeeperBento
Édouard Mendy
(13 clean sheets)
Biggest home winAl-Hilal 6–0 Al-Kholood
(8 April 2026)
Biggest away winAl-Okhdood 0–6 Al-Hilal
(5 February 2026)
Highest scoringAl-Khaleej 4–4 Al-Ittihad
(1 November 2025)
Longest winning run16 matches
Al-Nassr
Longest unbeaten run32 matches
Al-Hilal
Longest winless run20 matches
Al-Najma
Longest losing run8 matches
Al-Najma
Highest attendance53,883
Al-Ittihad 0–2 Al Nassr
(26 September 2025)
Lowest attendance193
Al-Riyadh 1–1 Al-Khaleej
(14 February 2026)
Total attendance2,135,267
Average attendance7,708
2026–27
All statistics correct as of 12 May 2026.
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Al-Ittihad are the defending champions, having won their 14th title last season.[1] Al-Najma and Neom earned automatic promotion to the Pro League, while Al-Hazem earned the last promotion spot through the play-offs. Al-Raed, Al-Orobah, and Al-Wehda were relegated to the 2025–26 Saudi First Division League.

Teams

18 teams will compete in the league – the top 15 teams from the previous season and the 3 teams promoted from the FD League.

Teams who were promoted to the Pro League

On 22 April 2025, Neom became the first team to be promoted following a 3–0 away win against Al-Arabi.[2] They were crowned champions following a 6–0 away win against Jeddah on 29 April 2025.[3] Neom will play in the top flight of Saudi football for the first time in their history and will be the 40th side to participate in the Saudi Pro League since its inception. In addition, they will become the second side to represent the Tabuk Province following Al-Watani's promotion in 2007.

On 12 May 2025, Al-Najma became the second club to be promoted following a 2–0 home win against Ohod.[4] Al-Najma return to the top flight for the first time since getting relegated in the 2002–03 season and will play in their 12th season in the top flight. In addition, this will be their first season in the Pro League era.

On 29 May 2025, Al-Hazem became the third and final club to be promoted after defeating Al-Adalah 3–0 in the promotion play-offs final.[5] This was Al-Hazem's fourth promotion in seven years and will play in their 11th season in the top flight.

Teams who were relegated to the FD League

Al-Raed were the first team to be relegated following a 1–0 defeat away to Damac on 11 May 2025.[6] Al-Raed were relegated after 17 consecutive seasons in the flight. This was also their first-ever relegation in the Pro League era.

On 25 May 2025, Al-Orobah became the second team to be relegated after they were docked three points for fielding an ineligible player against Al-Nassr.[7] Al-Orobah were relegated after one season in the top flight.

Al-Wehda were the third and final club to be relegated, following a 2–1 away defeat to Al-Ettifaq on the final matchday.[8] Al-Wehda were relegated after three seasons in the top flight. In addition, this was their eighth relegation in history.

Stadiums

Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
More information Team, Location ...
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Personnel and kits

More information Team, Manager ...
Team Manager Captain Kit manufacturer Main sponsor Other sponsors
Al-Ahli Germany Matthias Jaissle Senegal Édouard Mendy Adidas Red Sea Global
List
Al-Ettifaq Saudi Arabia Saad Al-Shehri Netherlands Georginio Wijnaldum Castore Kammelna
List
    • Front: Aldyar Alarabiya, Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Mouwasat Hospital, Xplere, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Sleeves: Saudi Qaid Transport Company
    • Shorts: None
Al-Fateh Portugal José Gomes Saudi Arabia Mohammed Al-Fuhaid Offside None
List
    • Front: Fuchsia Bakery, Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Tamweel Aloula, Dallah Hospitals
    • Sleeves: Orinex, Freshly Kitchen
    • Shorts: None
Al-Fayha Portugal Pedro Emanuel Saudi Arabia Sami Al-Khaibari HH Sports Basic Electronics Company
List
    • Front: Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Al Romaih Investment
    • Sleeves: Morabaha Marina Financing Company
    • Shorts: None
Al-Hazem Tunisia Jalel Kadri Saudi Arabia Abdulrahman Al-Dakheel Hattrick Yelo
Al-Hilal Italy Simone Inzaghi Saudi Arabia Salem Al-Dawsari Puma Savvy Games Group
List
Al-Ittihad Portugal Sérgio Conceição France Karim Benzema Nike Roshn
List
Al-Khaleej Uruguay Gus Poyet Portugal Fábio Martins Laser Yelo Rent a Car
List
    • Front: Fisher Electronics, Tameeni Insurance, Almana Hospital
    • Back: Shemagh Al Bassam, Florina Shoes, Candy
    • Sleeves: Locate Food Delivery App, Saudi Qaid Transport Company
    • Shorts: Sayyar
Al-Kholood England Des Buckingham Nigeria William Troost-Ekong Kappa Yelo Rent a Car
List
    • Front: Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Mezaj Maghribhi, Florina Shoes, Elba Cookers
    • Sleeves: Saudi Qaid Transport Company
    • Shorts: None
Al-Najma Serbia Nestor El Maestro Saudi Arabia Ziyad Al-Qahtani Puma Yelo
List
    • Front: Shahad, Wooden Coffee
    • Back: Sunchine Cars Showroom, Ramz Tea
    • Sleeves: Al Qassim National Hospital
    • Shorts: Raz Amwal
Al-Nassr Portugal Jorge Jesus Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo Adidas KAFD
List
Al-Okhdood Tunisia Fathi Al-Jabal Saudi Arabia Hussain Al-Zabdani Skillano Yelo Rent a Car
List
    • Front: Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Mezaj Maghribhi
    • Sleeves: Saudi Qaid Transport Company
    • Shorts: None
Al-Qadsiah Northern Ireland Brendan Rodgers Spain Nacho Nike Aloula Aviation
List
Al-Riyadh Brazil Maurício Dulac Canada Milan Borjan Black Panther Science Technology
List
    • Front: Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Stars Smile
    • Sleeves: None
    • Shorts: None
Al-Shabab Algeria Noureddine Zekri Belgium Yannick Carrasco Offside Jetour
List
    • Front: Theeb Rent A Car, Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Mezaj Maghribi
    • Sleeves: Direct for Travel & Tourism
    • Shorts: None
Al-Taawoun Brazil Péricles Chamusca Netherlands Aschraf El Mahdioui Macron Aldyar Alarabiya
List
    • Front: Gree Electric, Dr Tooth Clinics
    • Back: Al Dahayan Aluminum Panel Factory, Al Saif Trading Agencies
    • Sleeves: Direct KSA, Duvet Mattresses
    • Shorts: None
Damac Brazil Fábio Carille Algeria Farouk Chafaï Skillano Basic Electronics Company
List
    • Front: Osoul Poultry, Tameeni Insurance
    • Back: Tadawi Clinic
    • Sleeves: Saudi Qaid Transport Company, Lateen Water
    • Shorts: None
Neom France Christophe Galtier Saudi Arabia Salman Al-Faraj Puma Oxagon
List
    • Front: SHG
    • Back: None
    • Sleeves: None
    • Shorts: None
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Managerial changes

More information Team, Outgoing manager ...
Team Outgoing manager Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position in table Incoming manager Date of appointment
Al-Hilal Saudi Arabia Mohammad Al-Shalhoub (caretaker) End of caretaker period 1 June 2025 Pre-season Italy Simone Inzaghi 4 June 2025[10]
Al-Riyadh Saudi Arabia Bandar Al-Kubaishan (caretaker) Spain Javier Calleja 5 July 2025[11]
Al-Taawoun Saudi Arabia Mohammed Al-Abdali (caretaker) Brazil Péricles Chamusca 18 July 2025[12]
Al-Kholood Algeria Noureddine Zekri End of contract Romania Cosmin Contra 2 July 2025[13]
Al-Shabab Turkey Fatih Terim Spain Imanol Alguacil 3 July 2025[14]
Damac Saudi Arabia Khaled Al-Atwi Portugal Armando Evangelista 24 June 2025[15]
Al-Nassr Italy Stefano Pioli Mutual consent 25 June 2025[16] Portugal Jorge Jesus 14 July 2025[17]
Neom Brazil Péricles Chamusca 3 July 2025[18] France Christophe Galtier 5 July 2025[19]
Al-Kholood Romania Cosmin Contra 23 July 2025[20] England Des Buckingham 14 August 2025[21]
Al-Ittihad France Laurent Blanc Sacked 28 September 2025[22] 3rd Saudi Arabia Hassan Khalifa (caretaker) 28 September 2025
Saudi Arabia Hassan Khalifa (caretaker) End of caretaker period 7 October 2025 Portugal Sérgio Conceição 7 October 2025[23]
Al-Riyadh Spain Javier Calleja Sacked 10 November 2025 14th Uruguay José Daniel Carreño 14 November 2025
Al-Qadsiah Spain Míchel 14 December 2025 5th Northern Ireland Brendan Rodgers 16 December 2025
Al-Okhdood Portugal Paulo Sérgio 5 January 2026 17th Romania Marius Șumudică 5 January 2026
Al-Najma Portugal Mário Silva 8 February 2026 18th Serbia Nestor El Maestro 8 February 2026
Damac Portugal Armando Evangelista 10 February 2026 15th Brazil Fábio Carille 10 February 2026
Al-Riyadh Uruguay José Daniel Carreño 10 February 2026 16th Brazil Maurício Dulac 11 February 2026
Al-Shabab Spain Imanol Alguacil 17 February 2026 14th Algeria Noureddine Zekri 18 February 2026
Al-Okhdood Romania Marius Șumudică 18 March 2026 17th Tunisia Fathi Al-Jabal 28 March 2026
Al-Khaleej Greece Georgios Donis Signed by Saudi Arabia 22 April 2026 11th Uruguay Gus Poyet 23 April 2026
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League table

More information Pos, Pld ...
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Al-Nassr (Q) 33 27 2 4 87 27 +60 83 Qualification for AFC Champions League Elite league stage[a]
2 Al-Hilal (Q) 32 23 9 0 82 27 +55 78
3 Al-Ahli (Q) 32 23 6 3 64 24 +40 75
4 Al-Qadsiah (Q) 32 21 8 3 76 33 +43 71
5 Al-Ittihad 31 15 7 9 49 39 +10 52 Qualification for AFC Champions League Elite preliminary stage
6 Al-Taawoun 32 15 7 10 58 43 +15 52 Qualification for AFC Champions League Two group stage[b]
7 Al-Ettifaq 32 14 7 11 49 51 2 49 Qualification for AGCFF Gulf Club Champions League group stage
8 Neom 32 12 8 12 42 45 3 44
9 Al-Hazem 32 10 9 13 36 55 19 39
10 Al-Fayha 32 10 8 14 41 50 9 38
11 Al-Khaleej 32 10 7 15 52 55 3 37
12 Al-Fateh 32 8 9 15 39 55 16 33
13 Al-Kholood 32 9 5 18 39 58 19 32
14 Al-Shabab 32 7 11 14 41 54 13 32
15 Damac 32 5 11 16 28 51 23 26
16 Al-Riyadh 32 6 8 18 33 62 29 26 Relegation to FD League
17 Al-Okhdood (R) 32 4 5 23 24 68 44 17
18 Al-Najma (R) 32 2 7 23 31 74 43 13
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Updated to match(es) played on 12 May 2026. Source: SPL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Total goal difference; 5) Total goals scored; 6) Fair-play points
(Note: Head-to-head record is used only after all the matches between the teams in question have been played).[25]
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Al-Ahli also qualified as 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite winners.
  2. Since the winners of the 2025–26 King's Cup, Al-Hilal, had already qualified for the Champions League Elite, the spot given to the King's Cup winners (Champions League Two) was passed to the sixth-placed team.[24]

Positions by round

The following table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve the chronological evolution, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled but added to the full round they were played immediately afterward.

More information Team ╲ Round, Al-Ahli ...
Team ╲ Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
Al-Ahli8787855544444443333333222333333
Al-Ettifaq66981111111198887877677677777777777
Al-Fateh111516161515151517141110101091010101010101110911131314131312
Al-Fayha71010910101091010121311121213121112111210111210991010109
Al-Hazem9141414121413141211101112111111111211121112131012101199910
Al-Hilal5576433322211111111112333222222
Al-Ittihad2323578876666666666766656666666
Al-Khaleej324106676699998888889999119111011111111
Al-Kholood12171211799101112131213131312131414131314141314141413141414
Al-Najma14161717181818181818181818181818181818181818181818181818181818181818
Al-Nassr111111111112222222222111111111111
Al-Okhdood16181818171716161517171717171717171717171717171717171717171717171717
Al-Qadsiah4432244455555554444444444444444
Al-Riyadh1591313141312121415161615161616161516161615151516161616161616
Al-Shabab17111112131214131313151516141414141313141413121413121212121213
Al-Taawoun181265322233333335555555555555555
Damac10131515161617171616141414151515151615151516161615151515151515
Neom138549867877789109999888888888888
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Leader and AFC Champions League Elite league stage
AFC Champions League Elite league stage
AGCFF Gulf Club Champions League group stage
Relegation to FD League
Updated to match(es) played on 5 May 2026. Source: [citation needed]

Results

More information Home \ Away, AHL ...
Home \ Away AHL ETT FAT FAY HAZ HIL ITT KHJ KHO NAJ NSR OKH QAD RIY SHB TWN DAM NEO
Al-Ahli 4–0 3–1 2–0 2–0 3–3 3–1 4–1 4–0 3–2 4–0 2–1 1–1 1–1 2–1 3–0 1–0
Al-Ettifaq 0–0 4–3 3–2 2–2 0–5 1–2 2–1 0–0 2–2 2–0 3–2 2–3 1–1 1–0 2–0 0–0
Al-Fateh 2–1 2–1 1–2 1–1 0–1 2–2 1–0 2–5 0–2 2–1 0–1 3–1 2–0 2–5 1–1 2–2
Al-Fayha 1–1 1–0 2–0 0–0 1–1 3–1 0–5 3–0 1–3 2–0 1–2 4–2 0–0 1–2 1–1 1–1
Al-Hazem 0–2 3–1 0–0 2–0 0–3 1–1 1–4 2–1 3–2 0–2 2–1 1–5 2–1 0–4 2–1 1–2
Al-Hilal 0–0 2–0 2–1 4–1 3–0 1–1 3–2 6–0 4–0 3–1 3–1 2–2 2–0 1–0 2–2 1–0
Al-Ittihad 0–1 0–1 4–2 2–1 1–0 0–2 1–0 0–0 1–0 0–2 2–1 2–1 2–0 1–0 2–1 3–4
Al-Khaleej 0–5 0–1 3–0 2–1 1–2 4–4 2–3 3–1 0–5 4–1 0–1 4–1 0–0 0–1 4–0 0–1
Al-Kholood 0–1 1–2 1–1 1–2 1–3 0–4 2–2 5–1 0–3 0–0 1–4 0–2 1–0 0–2 2–1 2–3
Al-Najmah 0–1 3–4 1–1 1–2 2–2 2–4 0–1 2–2 2–1 0–5 1–3 1–3 1–1 1–2 1–3 2–1
Al-Nassr 2–0 1–0 5–1 2–1 4–0 1–1 2–0 4–1 2–0 5–2 3–0 1–2 5–1 3–2 1–0 1–0
Al-Okhdood 0–1 1–3 1–0 0–5 1–2 0–6 2–5 1–0 2–1 0–2 2–4 2–2 1–1 2–3 0–1 1–1
Al-Qadsiah 3–2 4–0 1–1 5–0 2–2 2–1 2–1 4–0 3–1 3–1 0–0 4–0 2–2 1–1 1–1 1–0
Al-Riyadh 0–1 0–2 1–0 1–1 1–2 1–1 3–1 1–1 1–0 2–1 0–1 0–4 1–1 1–3 1–1 2–3
Al-Shabab 2–5 1–1 1–1 1–0 1–0 3–5 1–4 1–2 0–0 2–4 2–0 2–3 3–1 1–5 1–1 3–2
Al-Taawoun 1–2 4–1 3–2 2–3 2–2 1–1 0–2 1–1 1–2 1–0 0–5 1–0 2–0 2–0 6–1 1–1
Damac 0–1 1–3 1–1 1–1 0–2 1–1 0–2 0–0 0–0 1–2 2–0 1–1 3–0 1–3 2–1 1–2
Neom 0–3 0–1 1–0 1–1 1–2 1–3 1–1 1–2 2–1 1–3 1–0 1–3 1–0 2–1 2–2 3–0
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Updated to match(es) played on 12 May 2026. Source: spl.com.sa
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Season statistics

Top scorers

More information Rank, Player ...
Rank Player Club Goals[26]
1 England Ivan Toney Al-Ahli 31
2 Mexico Julián Quiñones Al-Qadsiah 29
3 Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr 26
4 Colombia Roger Martínez Al-Taawoun 22
5 Portugal João Félix Al-Nassr 20
6 Norway Joshua King Al-Khaleej 19
7 France Karim Benzema Al-Ittihad / Al-Hilal 17
Belgium Yannick Carrasco Al-Shabab
9 Italy Mateo Retegui Al-Qadsiah 16
Netherlands Georginio Wijnaldum Al-Ettifaq
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Hat-tricks

More information Player, For ...
PlayerForAgainstResultDateRef.
Portugal João FelixAl-NassrAl-Taawoun5–0 (A)29 August 2025[27]
France Karim BenzemaAl-IttihadAl-Okhdood5–2 (A)30 August 2025[28]
Portugal João FelixAl-NassrAl-Fateh5–1 (H)18 October 2025[29]
Norway Joshua KingAl-KhaleejAl-Riyadh4–1 (H)19 October 2025[30]
Mexico Julián QuiñonesAl-QadsiahNeom3–1 (A)19 October 2025[31]
Colombia Roger MartínezAl-TaawounAl-Fateh5–2 (A)6 November 2025[32]
France Karim BenzemaAl-IttihadAl-Kholood4–0 (A)9 January 2026[33]
Mexico Julián QuiñonesAl-QadsiahAl-Fayha5–0 (H)14 January 2026[34]
Colombia Roger MartínezAl-TaawounAl-Riyadh3–1 (A)18 January 2026[35]
England Ivan ToneyAl-AhliAl-Khaleej4–1 (H)20 January 2026[36]
England Ivan ToneyAl-AhliAl-Ettifaq4–0 (H)28 January 2026
Brazil CarlosAl-ShababAl-Hazem4–0 (A)29 January 2026
France Karim BenzemaAl-HilalAl-Okhdood6–0 (A)5 February 2026
England Ivan ToneyAl-AhliAl-Najma4–1 (H)19 February 2026
Mexico Julián QuiñonesAl-QadsiahAl-Okhdood4–2 (A)20 February 2026
France Karim BenzemaAl-HilalAl-Kholood6–0 (H)8 April 2026
England Ivan ToneyAl-AhliAl-Fateh3–1 (H)6 May 2026
Portugal João FelixAl-NassrAl-Shabab4–2 (A)7 May 2026
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Clean sheets

More information Rank, Player ...
Rank Player Club Clean
sheets[26]
1 Senegal Édouard Mendy Al-Ahli 13
Brazil Bento Al-Nassr
3 Morocco Yassine Bounou Al-Hilal 12
4 Slovakia Marek Rodák Al-Ettifaq 9
5 Belgium Koen Casteels Al-Qadsiah 8
Serbia Predrag Rajković Al-Ittihad
7 Panama Orlando Mosquera Al-Fayha 7
Brazil Marcelo Grohe Al-Shabab
9 Brazil Mailson Al-Taawoun 6
Portugal Luís Maximiano Neom
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Discipline

Player

Club

  • Most yellow cards: 85
    • Al-Hazem
  • Fewest yellow cards: 46
    • Al-Hilal
  • Most red cards: 8
    • Al-Okhdood
  • Fewest red cards: 2
    • Al-Fayha
    • Al-Hazem
    • Al-Hilal
    • Al-Nassr
    • Al-Qadsiah
    • Al-Taawoun

Awards

Monthly awards

More information Month, Manager of the Month ...
Month Manager of the Month Player of the Month Goalkeeper of the Month Young of the Month Reference
Manager Club Player Club Player Club Player Club
September Portugal Jorge Jesus Al-Nassr Portugal João Félix Al-Nassr Senegal Édouard Mendy Al-Ahli Saudi Arabia Abbas Al-Hassan Neom
October Italy Simone Inzaghi Al-Hilal Greece Kostas Fortounis Al-Khaleej Morocco Yassine Bounou Al-Hilal Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa Al-Kholood
December Italy Simone Inzaghi Al-Hilal Netherlands Georginio Wijnaldum Al-Ettifaq Brazil Kewin Damac Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa Al-Kholood
January Germany Matthias Jaissle Al-Ahli England Ivan Toney Al-Ahli Belgium Koen Casteels Al-Qadsiah Saudi Arabia Hammam Al-Hammami Al-Shabab [37][38][39][40]
February Portugal Jorge Jesus Al-Nassr Belgium Yannick Carrasco Al-Shabab Brazil Bento Al-Nassr Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa Al-Kholood
April Portugal Jorge Jesus Al-Nassr Argentina Valentín Vada Damac Brazil Bento Al-Nassr Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa Al-Kholood
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