Saudi Pro League · 2026-27
Saudi Pro League fixtures with kick-off times in WAT, EAT, SAST and GMT, where to watch in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana and Uganda, and the next round explained.
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Saudi Pro League fixtures 2026-27
Key takeaways
- Saudi Pro League fixtures show the teams, match dates and kick off times, grouped by round.
- Saudi Arabia shares its clock with Kenya and Uganda, while Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana are behind.
- Each of the 18 clubs plays 34 league matches, meeting every opponent at home and away.
- The three lowest placed clubs are relegated at the end of the season.
Saudi Pro League fixtures list the scheduled football matches, with teams, dates and kick off times organised by round. The fixture list above lets football and soccer followers check the next games and read the schedule in their own time zone.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in 2023. The practical question is familiar to any Lagos viewing centre: when does the match start where you are? The Saudi Pro League schedule makes more sense when the local clock comes first.
How Do You Find Today’s Games and the Next Round?
Check the dates and round groupings to find fixtures today, the weekend programme or the complete round. Read the teams, date and kick off time before making viewing plans. A gameweek groups the league programme, but its matches can occupy different days. If you follow one side, look for its name in each round of the Saudi league fixtures.
What Time Is Kick Off in Your Country?
Read kick off times in WAT for Nigeria, CAT or SAST for South Africa, EAT for Kenya and Uganda, and GMT for Ghana. Saudi Arabia uses GMT plus three, matching the clocks in Nairobi and Kampala. Johannesburg is one hour behind Saudi time, Lagos two hours behind and Accra three hours behind. For example, 21:00 in Saudi Arabia is 19:00 WAT, 21:00 EAT, 20:00 SAST and 18:00 GMT. Check which time zone the fixture listing uses, then confirm the date as well as the hour before setting a reminder.
| Country | Time zone | Compared with Saudi time |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | WAT | Two hours behind |
| South Africa | CAT / SAST | One hour behind |
| Kenya | EAT | Same time |
| Uganda | EAT | Same time |
| Ghana | GMT | Three hours behind |
Where Can You Watch or Follow From Africa?
Check local television schedules for available coverage in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana or Uganda. Coverage arrangements can change between seasons and competitions. Read any access details before planning around a live broadcast, and check that the listing covers the league fixture you want rather than a cup match involving the same club.
For a phone session with limited mobile data, the score and match events offer a lighter way to follow the action. You can check the teams before kick off, return for score updates and read the result afterwards. If you prefer a viewing centre or pub, confirm that the venue is showing the match. A familiar club badge on the evening schedule does not settle which competition is being shown.
How Do Results and the League Format Fit Together?
The results view records completed matches, while the Saudi Pro League table shows their effect on the table, or log. There are 18 clubs, each playing 34 games across a season usually running from August to May. A win earns three points and a draw one; the three lowest placed clubs go down. Review completed fixtures in Saudi Pro League results alongside earlier rounds.
Which Fixtures Deserve an African Fan’s Attention?
Start with the African players listed in the squad information. Check whether squad information is available for the fixture before relying on it to identify players and their clubs. Look for the Riyadh derby between Al Hilal and Al Nassr or the Jeddah derby between Al Ittihad and Al Ahli. Senegal forward Sadio Mané joined Al Nassr in 2023, while his Senegal teammate Kalidou Koulibaly joined Al Hilal in 2023. Egypt defender Ahmed Hegazi joined Al Ittihad on loan in 2020 before making the move permanent in 2021, and Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy joined Al Ahli in 2023. These historical connections give each derby an African angle. Check available squad information for current clubs and Super Eagles involvement, and use Saudi Pro League stats to explore the players behind the fixture.
How Do You Keep the Full Season Schedule Handy?
Open the full season view to browse beyond the nearest round, then use any calendar download or reminder control offered with the fixtures. Check whether you are saving a single match or subscribing to a schedule that receives changes. A downloaded calendar entry can retain an earlier time if the fixture moves. Before travelling to watch with friends, return to the match listing and confirm its date, local kick off time and status.
FAQ
How many Saudi Pro League matches does each club play?
Each of the 18 clubs plays 34 league matches, facing every other club once at home and once away.
What time is a 21:00 Saudi kick off in Africa?
A 21:00 kick off in Saudi Arabia is 19:00 WAT in Nigeria, 21:00 EAT in Kenya and Uganda, 20:00 SAST in South Africa and 18:00 GMT in Ghana.
Which Saudi club did Sadio Mané join in 2023?
Senegal forward Sadio Mané joined Al Nassr in 2023. Check available squad information for his club when planning which fixtures to follow.
Which clubs play in the Riyadh and Jeddah derbies?
Al Hilal and Al Nassr contest the Riyadh derby, while Al Ittihad and Al Ahli contest the Jeddah derby. Their African connections include Kalidou Koulibaly joining Al Hilal in 2023, Sadio Mané joining Al Nassr in 2023, Ahmed Hegazi joining Al Ittihad on loan in 2020 and Édouard Mendy joining Al Ahli in 2023.
Written by Tunde Akinwande, 2026-11-10.
