# Arabian Peninsula football league activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arabian-peninsula-football-league-activities
> Updated: 2026-08-25T10:25:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026–2027 football season in the region has commenced across various leagues. In Saudi Arabia, the First Division season began featuring promoted teams such as Al-Saqr, Al-Jeel, and Hajer, alongside clubs relegated from the Pro League including Damac, Al-Okhdood, and Al-Najma.

As the season progresses into the Saudi Pro League, Diriyah is scheduled to face Al-Kholood in the third round. Diriyah intends to debut new signings Enzo Millot, Darwin Nuñez, and Adel Bolina, while Al-Kholood enters the match undefeated. Simultaneously, the 65th edition of the Zain Premier League has started in Kuwait, highlighted by a match between Kuwait SC and Al-Arabi SC.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Football matches scheduled in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Major football fixtures are set in the Middle East, featuring Diriyah vs Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League and a title-defense clash between Kuwait SC and Al-Arabi in the Kuwaiti Premier League.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-matches-scheduled-in-saudi-arabia-and-kuwait

### 2026-08-19: Saudi First Division football season begins

The 2026–2027 Saudi First Division football season commences with matches featuring promoted sides and relegated Pro League clubs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-first-division-football-season-begins

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