Saudi football league system
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
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| Sport | Association football |
| Promotion and relegation | Yes |
| National system | |
| Federation | Saudi Arabian Football Federation |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Top division |
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| Second division |
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| Cup competition |
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| Association football in Saudi Arabia | |
The tables below show the current makeup of the Saudi Arabian Football League system. The Saudi Pro League sits at the top of the pyramid and currently three teams get promoted/relegated between the Pro League and the First Division League.
There is also a Second Division League which currently features two groups of sixteen teams were clubs are promoted between this level and the First Division.
SAFF announcement a newly created fourth division officially named is Third Division League from 2021, the league features four groups of eight teams were clubs are promoted between this level and the Second Division.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced the launch of new versions of women's football competitions by introducing the Saudi Women's Premier League and Saudi Women's First Division League.
Current system
[edit]- As of 2025
Men
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Level |
League(s)/Division(s) | |||||||||||
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1 |
Saudi Pro League 18 clubs | |||||||||||
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2 |
Saudi First Division League | |||||||||||
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3 |
Saudi Second Division League | |||||||||||
| Group A 16 clubs |
Group B 16 clubs | |||||||||||
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4 |
Saudi Third Division League | |||||||||||
| Group A 10 clubs |
Group B 10 clubs |
Group C 10 clubs |
Group D 10 clubs | |||||||||
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5 |
Saudi Fourth Division League | |||||||||||
Women
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Level |
League(s)/Division(s) | |||||||||||
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1 |
Saudi Women's Premier League 10 clubs | |||||||||||
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2 |
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3 |
Saudi Women's Second Division League | |||||||||||
| Group 1 6 clubs |
Group 2 5 clubs |
Group 3 4 clubs |
Group 4 4 clubs |
Group 5 6 clubs | ||||||||
Locations of the teams
[edit]Current Pro League Teams
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Stadia
[edit]- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahli | Jeddah | King Abdullah Sports City | 60,549 |
| Al-Ettifaq | Dammam | EGO STADIUM | 15,000 |
| Al-Fateh | Al-Mubarraz | Al-Fateh Stadium | 11,000 |
| Al-Fayha | Al Majma'ah | Al Majma'ah Sports City | 6,266 |
| Al-Hilal | Riyadh | Kingdom Arena | 26,000 |
| Al-Ittihad | Jeddah | King Abdullah Sports City | 60,549 |
| Al-Khaleej | Dammam | Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium | 11,500 |
| Al-Kholood | Ar Rass | Al-Hazem Club Stadium | 8,000 |
| Al-Nassr | Riyadh | Al-Awwal Park | 26,100 |
| Al-Okhdood | Najran | Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sports City | 12,000 |
| Al-Orobah | Sakakah | Al Jouf University Stadium | 8,500 |
| Al-Qadsiah | Dammam | Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium | 11,500 |
| Al-Raed | Buraidah | King Abdullah Sport City Stadium | 25,000 |
| Al-Riyadh | Riyadh | Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium | 15,000 |
| Al-Shabab | Riyadh | Al-Shabab Club Stadium | 15,000 |
| Al-Taawoun | Buraidah | King Abdullah Sport City Stadium | 25,000 |
| Al-Wehda | Mecca | King Abdul Aziz Stadium | 38,000 |
| Damac | Khamis Mushait | Damac Club Stadium | 5,000 |
Current First Division Teams
[edit]- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
Current Second Division Teams
[edit]- Group A
| Club | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Ansar | Medina | Al-Ansar Club Stadium |
| Al-Ghottah | Mawqaq | Al-Jabalain Club Stadium (Ha'il) |
| Al-Houra | Umluj | Al-Houra Club Stadium |
| Al-Jeel | Al-Hasa (Hofuf) | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium |
| Al-Kawkab | Al-Kharj | Al-Shoulla Club Stadium |
| Al-Lewaa | Baqaa | Al-Lewaa Club Stadium |
| Al-Nojoom | Al-Hasa (Al-Shuqaiq) | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium |
| Al-Sahel | Qatif | Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Stadium |
| Al-Shoulla | Al-Kharj | Al-Shoulla Club Stadium |
| Al-Taraji | Qatif | Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Stadium |
| Al-Ula | Al-'Ula | Al-Ansar Club Stadium (Medina) |
| Arar | Arar | Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musa'ed Sport City Stadium |
| Bisha | Bisha | Bisha University Stadium |
| Hajer | Al-Hasa (Hofuf) | Hajer Club Stadium |
| Mudhar | Qatif | Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Stadium |
| Najran | Najran | Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium |
- Group B
References
[edit]- ^ "Prince Sultan Sport City Stadium (Mahalah)".
- ^ "استاد مدينة الملك سعود الرياضية". kooora.com. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "Department of Education Stadium in Unaizah".
- ^ "Al batin Club Stadiuem".
- ^ "Albukiryah Club Stadium".
- ^ "Alhazm Club Stadium".
- ^ "استاد الأمير عبدالعزيز بن مساعد بن جلوي". kooora.com. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "ملعب نادي العروبة - AlOrubah Club Stadium".
- ^ "ملعب نادي الجبيل".
- ^ "ملعب نادي النجمة".
- ^ "استاد مدينة الأمير سعود بن جلوي الرياضية (الراكة)".
- ^ "ملعب نادي الزلفي - Zulfi Club Stadium".
- ^ "مدينة الملك خالد.. 30 عاماً في خدمة الشباب والرياضة".
- ^ "ملعب نادي أحد".
External links
[edit]- Saudi Arabia Football Federation at FIFA.com Arabic – English Site
- Saudi Arabia Professional League on Super.com Arabic Site
- Saudi Professional League Commission Archived 2020-07-07 at the Wayback Machine Arabic Site
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