Saudi Pro League

Saudi Pro League

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's top-flight football league.

18 teams • 306 matches • 2026/2027 season

PWDLGDGFLast 5PTS
Qualification
1Al-Hilal Saudi FC6501+1217
LWWWW
15
2Al-Nassr5401+813
LWWWW
12
3Al-Qadisiyah FC5401+710
WWWLW
12
4NEOM6402+59
WWLLW
12
5Al-Ittihad FC5320+37
WDWWD
11
6Al-Ettifaq631208
DWLLW
10
7Al-Ahli Jeddah5302+511
WLLWW
9
8Al Kholood5230+310
DWDWD
9
9Al-Hazm622206
WDDLL
8
10Al Diriyah5212+15
LWDWL
7
11Al-Fayha5122-36
DWDLL
5
12Al Riyadh6123-106
DLWDL
5
13Al Khaleej Saihat6042-72
DLLDD
4
14Al Taawon6033-33
LDLDL
3
15Al Shabab5032-45
LDDDL
3
Relegation
16Al-Fateh5032-41
DDDLL
3
17Al-Faisaly FC6033-64
DDLDL
3
18Abha5014-74
LLDLL
1
Rules and legend
  • Qualification
  • Relegation

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Players to watch

Most popular teams

About the Saudi Pro League

History

The Saudi championship traces its roots back to 1957 with the creation of the "His Majesty's League," before taking the shape of a structured national championship from the 1976-77 season onward. The competition adopted its current name, "Saudi Pro League," in 2008. The league has undergone a dramatic transformation since 2023, with the arrival of global stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema, and Sadio Mané, backed by major investment that has made the Saudi Pro League one of the most talked-about leagues in the world in recent years.

Trophy roll

  • Al-Hilal — 21 titles in total, the country's most decorated club.
  • Al-Ittihad — 14 titles.
  • Al-Nassr — 11 titles, most recently in the 2025-2026 season.
  • Al-Ahli — 9 titles.

Historic clubs

  • Al-Hilal — The country's most decorated club and Asian football's most successful side, a multiple-time AFC Champions League winner.
  • Al-Nassr — A Riyadh club that became globally known following Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in 2023.
  • Al-Ittihad — A historic club from Jeddah, two-time AFC Champions League winner.
  • Al-Ahli — Another major Jeddah club, one of the most popular in the Kingdom.

Competition format

The Saudi Pro League is contested by 18 teams playing each other home and away, for a total of 34 matchdays between August and May.

The standings are determined by points earned:

  • Win: 3 points
  • Draw: 1 point
  • Loss: 0 points

At the end of the season:

  • The champion is crowned Saudi Pro League winner.
  • The bottom three clubs are relegated to the Saudi First Division.
  • The top three teams qualify for the AFC Champions League Elite.

Qualification for the AFC Champions League Elite

The Saudi Pro League's best-placed clubs earn qualification for Asia's premier club competition, organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC):

  • AFC Champions League Elite

The champion, runner-up, and third-placed side qualify directly for the group stage, reflecting Saudi football's growing weight on the Asian stage.

Frequently asked questions

How many clubs play in the Saudi Pro League?

The Saudi Pro League features 18 professional clubs competing each season.

Which club has won the most Saudi titles?

Al-Hilal, with 21 championship titles in total.

How do clubs qualify for the AFC Champions League Elite?

The Saudi Pro League's top three teams qualify directly for the group stage.

Since when has the Saudi Pro League existed?

The Saudi championship dates back to the 1976-77 season and has been called the "Saudi Pro League" since 2008.

Why has the Saudi Pro League become so popular recently?

The arrival of global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo since 2023, backed by major investment, has significantly boosted its international profile.

Where can I follow Saudi Pro League results?

AtlasGoal provides the standings, results, match schedule, statistics, and the latest news for Saudi Arabia's top league.