Inzaghi’s Al Hilal face Al Ahli in 2026-27 warm-up – live details

Al Hilal’s pre-season meeting with Al Ahli SC will be shown on stc tv sports HD1, with the match also available to stream through the stc tv app.

The Saudi Arabian club will face Al Ahli SC of Qatar at Furstenfeldner Arena on Monday, 3 August 2026, as both teams continue preparations for the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

Coverage of Al Hilal’s friendly matches is held by stc tv, which has assigned the fixture to its stc tv sports HD1 channel. The network has also selected Jaafar Al-Saheh to provide commentary on the game.

Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 Saudi Arabia time and 21:00 United Arab Emirates time.

For supporters wishing to watch online, the match will be available through the stc tv application. The broadcaster is promoting access to Al Hilal’s pre-season fixtures with the message: “Watch Al Hilal Saudi’s friendly matches on stc tv – register now!”

The fixture will be one of Simone Inzaghi’s first opportunities to leave his mark on Al Hilal during the preparation period. The Italian manager is expected to use the training programme to develop the team’s technical and tactical qualities, improve understanding among the players and ensure the squad is in the best possible condition before the new season begins.

Al Hilal will enter the campaign with significant ambitions after a difficult previous season. The club won only the King’s Cup, while missing out on the Roshn Saudi League title to Al Nassr.

They also exited the AFC Champions League Elite, adding to the sense that the team must rebuild its authority and return strongly to the fight for every available trophy in 2026-27.

The friendly against Al Ahli SC is therefore part of a wider programme designed to prepare both sides for the season ahead. For Inzaghi, it offers an early chance to assess his squad and work on the style and organisation he wants Al Hilal to display in competitive matches.

The match will take place at Furstenfeldner Arena, with the first whistle at 8pm in Saudi Arabia. Viewers in the United Arab Emirates can watch from 9pm local time.

Match information

Fixture: Al Hilal v Al Ahli SC Competition: Pre-season friendly Date: Monday, 3 August 2026 Venue: Furstenfeldner Arena Kick-off: 20:00 Saudi Arabia time; 21:00 United Arab Emirates time TV channel: stc tv sports HD1 Online stream: stc tv app Commentator: Jaafar Al-Saheh