It’s set to be one of the biggest seasons in Saudi’s footballing history…

The Saudi Pro League returns on Friday August 11 and with it kicks off one of the most exciting seasons in Saudi Arabia’s football history. During the summer transfer window, several global names have made the switch from their British and European teams to Saudi Arabia. But as well as attracting top international talent, the Saudi Pro League has also expanded from 16 teams to 18, meaning there are more squads than ever competing for the all-important championship.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Saudi Pro League.

When does the Saudi Pro League return?

The 2023/2024 season of the Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday August 11, the same day that the Premier League returns. It will run until May 2024, with a break from mid-December until February 2024 to accommodate the rescheduled Asian Cup.

Which teams are participating in the Saudi Pro League?

Team name: Al Fayha
Location: Al Majmaah

Team name: Al Hazem (promoted for the 2023/2024 season)
Location: Ar Rass

Team name: Al Hilal
Location: Riyadh

Team name: Al Ittihad (2022/2023 champions)
Location: Jeddah

Team name: Al Khaleej
Location: Saihat

Team name: Al Nassr
Location: Riyadh

Team name: Al Okhdood (promoted for the 2023/2024 season)
Location: Najran

Team name: Al Raed
Location: Buraidah

Team name: Al Riyadh (promoted for the 2023/2024 season)
Location: Riyadh

Round 1 Fixtures

Friday August 11

Al Ahli vs Al Hazem
Location: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah

Saturday August 12

Al Tai vs Damac
Location: Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa’ed Stadium, Haʼil

Al Feiha vs Al Khaleej
Location: Al Majma’ah Sports City Al Majma’ah

Sunday August 13

Al Riyadh vs Al Wehda
Location: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh

Al Fateh vs Al Taawon
Location: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium, Al-Hasa

Monday August 14

Abha vs Al-Hilal
Location: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium, Abha

Al-Raed vs Al Ittihad FC
Location: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraidah

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