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Saudi Pro League 2026-27 season rollout

Overview

The 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League season has officially commenced, featuring 18 teams competing in a total of 306 matches. The league has reported significant financial growth, noting a 115% increase in revenue over the previous three years. As part of the season rollout, the league has implemented an updated sleeve badge for champions, moving from a 3D metallic gold shield to a white-based jersey patch featuring geometric patterns inspired by Saudi art.

Following the eighth round, Al Nassr has moved into a tie for the top of the league standings with Al Qadsiah, both holding 19 points. While tied on points, Al Qadsiah remains ahead in the standings due to goal difference. This follows a 3-0 victory over Al Diriyah at Al-Awwal Park. In the 23rd minute, Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring via a rebound from a Kingsley Coman shot, marking his 980th career goal. Samu Costa added a header in the 35th minute following a corner from Joao Felix, and Coman completed the scoring in the 77th minute. Al Diriyah remains in ninth place with 11 points.

Ronaldo’s performance comes amid ongoing controversy regarding his recent departure from a Portuguese national team training camp in Copenhagen. Following a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus over playing time, the Portuguese Football Federation is reviewing the incident, with potential disciplinary sanctions ranging from one to six months. Despite this, Al Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou has praised the striker’s readiness. Ronaldo has since expressed his commitment to continuing with the national squad, leaving him 20 goals away from the 1,000-goal milestone.

Entities

Saudi Pro League · Al Nassr · Al-Hilal · Al Ahli · Al Riyadh FC

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 116 sources FAST-MOVING
    Al-Nassr defeats Diriyah 3-0 as Ronaldo nears 1,000 goals

    Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal as Al-Nassr defeated Diriyah 3-0, moving level on points with Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League following his return from a dispute with Portugal's coach.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Al Hilal retains Saudi Pro League lead after seventh round

    Al Hilal remains atop the Saudi Pro League with 18 points after a 6-0 win, leading Al Ittihad, Al Nassr, and Al Qadsiah in a high-scoring seventh round.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Saudi Pro League: Al Riyadh defeats Al Kholood as Al Fateh faces pressure

    Al Riyadh defeated Al Kholood 2-0 in the Saudi Pro League, while Al Fateh coach Khaled Al-Atwi defends his position following a 4-2 loss to Neom.

  4. [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Al-Ahli defeats Al-Hazem 3-1 in Saudi Pro League comeback

    Al-Ahli overcame an early deficit to defeat Al-Hazem 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League, led by a two-goal performance from Ivan Toney and an equalizer from Francisco Trincão.

  5. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Saudi Pro League matches end in scoreless draws

    Two matches in the Saudi Pro League's sixth round ended in scoreless draws, featuring an early injury to Al-Riyadh's Trezeguet and defensive resilience from Al-Faisaly against Al-Ettifaq.

  6. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Al-Ahli Saudi FC dismisses sporting director Rui Pedro Braz

    Al-Ahli Saudi FC has dismissed sporting director Rui Pedro Braz following fan protests over transfer decisions and is reportedly negotiating a €10m deal for Monaco midfielder Pape Cabral.

  7. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Al-Hilal defeats Al-Ahli 3-0 to lead Saudi Pro League

    Al-Hilal defeated Al-Ahli 3-0 in the Saudi Pro League, led by goals from Milinković-Savić, Summerville, and debutant Ollie Watkins, moving Al-Hilal to the top of the standings.

  8. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Al Riyadh defeats NEOM 1-0 in Saudi Pro League

    Al Riyadh FC defeated NEOM FC 1-0 in the Saudi Pro League, thanks to a 61st-minute goal by Tedi Okou.

  9. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Al Shabab and Al Riyadh draw 3-3 in Saudi Pro League match

    Al Shabab and Al Riyadh played to a 3-3 draw in the Saudi Pro League, highlighted by a brace from Yanick Carrasco and a red card for Al Riyadh's Kader Keita.

  10. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Saudi Pro League: Al Nassr and Al Ittihad secure dramatic victories

    Key highlights from the Saudi Pro League include Al Nassr's 3-2 comeback win against Al Ettifaq and Steven Bergwijn's hat-trick for Al Ittihad, alongside Al Qadsiah's victory over Neom.

  11. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Al-Diriyah defeats Al-Hazem 1-0 in Saudi Roshn League

    Al-Diriyah FC defeated Al-Hazem FC 1-0 in the Saudi Roshn League, thanks to an early header by Abdulelah Al-Malki.

  12. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Saudi Pro League features Al Hilal and Al Diriyah matchups

    The Saudi Pro League features matchups between Al Diriyah and Al Ahli, as well as Al Hilal Riyadh and Al Faisaly.

  13. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Saudi Roshn League begins 2026-27 season

    The 2026-27 Saudi Roshn League season has launched with 18 teams. Early matches saw wins for Al Hazm, Al Qadisiyah, and Al Ahli, amid reports of a 115% increase in league revenue over three years.

  14. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Saudi Pro League releases 2026-27 season schedule amid Asian Cup preparations

    The Saudi Pro League unveiled the 2026-27 schedule—306 matches from Aug 2026 to May 2027—balancing international duties, national team breaks and the upcoming AFC Asian Cup, with highlighted Al‑Hilal vs Al‑Nass

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