The full fixture schedule for the 2025-2026 Saudi Roshn League season has been officially released, setting the stage for another thrilling campaign in the Kingdom’s top flight.
The new season will kick off on Friday, August 22, 2025. The opening round features a heavyweight clash as reigning champions Al-Hilal host their Riyadh rivals Al-Nassr in a blockbuster derby at the Kingdom Arena. Another marquee match sees Al-Ittihad welcome Al-Ahli to the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
In other notable first-weekend fixtures, Al-Qadisiyah will travel to face Al-Fayha, while Al-Shabab play host to Al-Taawoun. Newly promoted Al-Orobah begin their top-flight return with a trip to Damac, and Al-Khaleej face Al-Raed at home. The round concludes with Al-Tai meeting Al-Wehda and Al-Hazem taking on Abha.
The first leg of the Riyadh derby between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr is set for Round 1, with the return fixture scheduled for Round 18 on Friday, January 23, 2026. Similarly, the Jeddah derby between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli will have its first encounter in Week 1 and its second in Week 18.
The season will follow a break between December 21, 2025, and January 16, 2026, for the 2025 AFC Asian Cup, which Saudi Arabia will host. League action resumes on Friday, January 16, 2026. The campaign is scheduled to conclude on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with all final round matches kicking off simultaneously.
This season’s calendar confirms the continued intensity of Saudi football, offering fans a clear path of derbies, rivalries, and crucial fixtures that will decide the destination of the Roshn League title.
