Overview

• The league opened Thursday with three matches, and Al-Nassr begins Friday against Al Taawoun as Cristiano Ronaldo is reported to have agreed a two-year extension.
• Ronaldo’s drawing power was underscored by more than 30,000 fans at the Hong Kong Super Cup, compared with a far smaller turnout for a subsequent game without him.
• League executives say broadcasts now reach 180 countries with a 200% jump in international sponsorships and social followings up to 15 million last season.
• U.S. coverage for 2025/26 features Fox, with most matches on Fox Soccer Plus, and select games streaming on Fubo.
• Saudi authorities confirmed the first privatizations in July, with U.S.-based Harburg Group taking Al-Kholood, while the Public Investment Fund continues to control Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli.