Roshn Saudi League Unveils 2026–27 Fixture List as Derby Dates Confirmed
The Saudi Pro League has officially released the 2026–27 Roshn Saudi League fixture list, with the season beginning on 13 August and ending on 29 May. The schedule includes an opening-week clash between Al Hilal and Al Faisaly, while the Riyadh Derby between Al Hilal and Al Nassr will be played in Rounds 17 and 34. The league also confirmed the dates for the Jeddah Derby and the Saudi Clasico.
The Saudi Pro League has officially announced the fixture list for the 2026–27 Roshn Saudi League season, confirming the opening-round matches, derby dates, and the schedule for the league's biggest clashes.
The new campaign will kick off on 13 August 2026 and conclude on 29 May 2027, featuring 306 matches across 34 rounds. The schedule was finalized after consultation with all participating clubs and was designed to accommodate domestic, continental, and international commitments.
Opening Round Fixtures
Several high-profile matches headline the opening weekend:
Al Hilal vs Al Faisaly Al Diriyah vs Al Ahli Al Nassr vs Al Fateh Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood Al Shabab vs Al Qadsiah
The opening round marks the beginning of another highly anticipated Saudi Pro League season, with the league continuing its rapid global growth.
Final Round Features Riyadh Derby
The final round of the season is expected to deliver a dramatic finish.
Among the standout fixtures are:
Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Al Ahli vs NEOM Al Taawoun vs Al Ittihad Al Shabab vs Al Diriyah Al Khaleej vs Al Qadsiah
The Riyadh Derby between Al Hilal and Al Nassr could prove decisive in the title race depending on the standings entering the final weekend.
Derby and Big Match Schedule
The league also confirmed the dates for several of the season's marquee fixtures:
Riyadh Derby Round 17: Al Nassr vs Al Hilal Round 34: Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Jeddah Derby Round 15: Al Ahli vs Al Ittihad Round 32: Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli Saudi Clasico Round 8: Al Hilal vs Al Ittihad Round 25: Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal
Other notable fixtures include:
Round 2: Al Qadsiah vs Al Ittihad Round 3: Al Hilal vs Al Ahli Round 5: Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr Round 6: Al Qadsiah vs Al Ahli Round 9: Al Ahli vs Al Nassr and Al Ittihad vs Al Shabab. Built Around a Demanding Calendar
According to the Saudi Pro League, the schedule was created under exceptional circumstances due to a congested football calendar.
Eight Saudi clubs will participate in continental competitions during the season, while FIFA international windows, Saudi Arabia's national team commitments, and preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup significantly reduced the number of available matchdays.
League organizers confirmed that only 102 days were available to schedule all 306 league matches, making this one of the most complex scheduling processes in the competition's history.
Mohammed Saleh
Editor-in-ChiefMohammed is a veteran Saudi sports journalist with over 12 years of experience covering the Saudi Pro League and the Saudi national team. Formerly a senior reporter at a leading Riyadh-based sports daily, he founded Saudi League Spotlight to bring professional, English-language coverage of Saudi football to a global audience. Mohammed oversees all editorial decisions and leads our league news coverage.
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