Where Saudi Pro League Clubs Are Holding Their 2026 Summer Training Camps
As clubs prepare for the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League season, many have chosen Europe as their destination for pre-season training, with Spain emerging as the most popular choice.
🇪🇸 Spain Leads the Way
Seven Saudi clubs have selected Spain for their summer camps, making it the preferred destination thanks to its excellent training facilities, competitive friendly matches, and favorable weather conditions.
🇦🇹 Austria Comes Second
Austria remains a favorite among Saudi clubs, with four teams choosing the country for their preparations. Its alpine climate and world-class sports infrastructure continue to attract clubs every summer.
🇳🇱 Portugal & Netherlands
Portugal hosts two clubs, while three clubs are training in the Netherlands, offering high-quality facilities and opportunities to face strong European opposition.
🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇸🇪 Sweden & 🇹🇳 Tunisia
A smaller number of clubs have opted for Slovenia, Sweden, and Tunisia, seeking quieter environments and customized pre-season programs.
Summer Camp Distribution 🇪🇸 Spain – 7 clubs 🇦🇹 Austria – 4 clubs 🇳🇱 Netherlands – 3 clubs 🇵🇹 Portugal – 2 clubs 🇸🇮 Slovenia – 2 clubs 🇸🇪 Sweden – 1 club 🇹🇳 Tunisia – 1 club Key Takeaway
European destinations continue to dominate the Saudi Pro League's pre-season plans, with Spain once again establishing itself as the leading hub for summer preparations. Clubs are focusing on top-class facilities, competitive friendlies, and optimal weather conditions as they build towards the new campaign.
Which destination do you think offers the best preparation for a successful Saudi Pro League season?
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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