Overview

• Al Nassr begin the 2025–26 campaign away to Al Taawoun on Friday at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah, with regional streams confirmed for Africa and India.
• Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year deal at Al Nassr after reaching 100 competitive goals for the club, now leading a revamped side under returning coach Jorge Jesus.
• Al Nassr strengthened over the summer with Kingsley Coman, João Félix and Íñigo Martínez, while Al Taawoun enter the opener unbeaten in their last three against the Riyadh club.
• Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sports confirmed the first public privatizations of Al Ansar, Al Kholood and Al Zulfi, with Al Kholood reported to have been acquired by the U.S.-based Harburg Group.
• League exposure is expanding through overseas events and media deals, with broadcasts on Fox/Fubo in the U.S., ESPN Africa, FanCode in India and 10Play in Australia, and officials citing growth in global reach and sponsorships.