Saudi Pro League updates schedule to accommodate club requests

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is set to announce a revised schedule for the 2026-2027 Roshn Saudi League season, covering rounds 13 through 21. Mohammed Al-Kahl, Director of Competitions at the SPL, stated that approximately 90% of requests and proposals submitted by the 18 participating clubs have been addressed in the new plan.

The adjustments follow changes to the international calendar, specifically the rescheduling of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The revised calendar aims to improve player recovery, increasing the average rest period between matches from 3.4 days to approximately 4.8 days. The new distribution includes five matchdays in January to provide necessary recovery windows.

When drafting the schedule, the SPL considered several logistical factors, including club commitments in Asian competitions, prayer times, regional geographic differences between Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the Western Province, and local climatic conditions. The league is currently finalizing coordination with relevant authorities regarding stadium readiness before the official announcement.