# Saudi Arabian football club ownership restructuring

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-arabian-football-club-ownership-restructuring
> Updated: 2026-09-04T11:11:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The ownership structure of major Saudi Arabian football clubs is undergoing significant reorganization. Kingdom Holding Company completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in Al Hilal SFC from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in a deal valued at 840 million Saudi riyals, leaving the PIF with a 30% stake.

In a broader structural shift, the Saudi Ministry of Sport announced the transfer of its shares in several Roshn League clubs to the PIF. This move grants the PIF 100% ownership of Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli. While most clubs are granted a 90-day period to maintain existing boards for operational continuity, Al-Ittihad has already seen the removal of its president. These changes are intended to transition the league toward private sector management and professionalize the sports sector in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Saudi Arabia transfers major football club ownership to Public Investment Fund

Saudi Arabia is restructuring its top football clubs by transferring ownership of Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli to the Public Investment Fund, while Al-Hilal secures Ollie Watkins for $69 million.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-arabia-transfers-major-football-club-ownership-to-public-investment-fund

### 2026-09-01: Kingdom Holding Company completes 70% stake acquisition in Al Hilal SFC

Kingdom Holding Company has acquired a 70% stake in Al Hilal SFC from the Public Investment Fund for 840 million riyals, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 sports development goals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kingdom-holding-company-completes-70-stake-acquisition-in-al-hilal-sfc

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