The Saudi Roshn League 2025-26 season is set to kick off, with the full schedule, standings, and broadcast details now confirmed for the upcoming campaign.
The new season will begin on August 22, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude on May 30, 2026. A total of 18 clubs will compete across 34 matchdays in the top flight of Saudi Arabian football.
Defending champions Al-Hilal will look to retain their title, facing stiff competition from rivals Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, and Al-Ahli. The season will feature two transfer windows: the summer window runs from July 1 to September 1, 2025, while the winter window opens on January 1 and closes on January 31, 2026.
Matchday 1 highlights (August 22-24, 2025):
Al-Hilal begin their title defence at home against Al-Orobah on Friday, August 22. Al-Nassr travel to face Al-Khaleej on the same day, while Al-Ittihad host Al-Fayha. Al-Ahli open their campaign away at Al-Qadsiah on Saturday, August 23.
Broadcast details:
All matches will be broadcast live on SSC (Saudi Sports Company) channels, the official rights holder for the Saudi Roshn League. SSC will air matches across its HD and SD channels, with pre-match analysis and post-match coverage. The SSC Extra channels will provide additional coverage for simultaneous fixtures.
Viewers can also stream matches via the Shahid platform, which offers live streaming and on-demand replays for subscribers in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Standings format:
The league table will be determined by points (3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss). Tiebreakers include goal difference, goals scored, and head-to-head results. The top two teams qualify directly for the AFC Champions League Elite, while the third-placed team enters the AFC Champions League 2. The bottom two teams are relegated to the First Division.
Key dates for the 2025-26 season:
– Season start: August 22, 2025
– Winter break: December 20, 2025 to January 8, 2026
– Season end: May 30, 2026
The Saudi Roshn League continues to attract global attention following high-profile signings in recent seasons, and the 2025-26 campaign promises to be another fiercely competitive race for the title.
