Al-Riyadh v Al-Nassr: Thmanyah confirms viewing details for Roshn Saudi League clash

Al-Riyadh will face Al-Nassr at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Friday, 21 August 2026, in the second round of the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League, with Thmanyah providing the domestic broadcast and online viewing option.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 Saudi Arabia time, or 20:00 in the United Arab Emirates. It will be the latest test for defending champions Al-Nassr as they continue their title campaign under new head coach Ange Postecoglou.

Al-Nassr began their league title defence with a 3-0 victory over Al-Fateh. The Australian manager took charge during the summer, succeeding Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, and made a winning start to his competitive league tenure.

The Riyadh-based club, led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo, have also opened their King’s Cup campaign with a convincing result. Al-Nassr defeated Al-Diriyah 4-1 in the round of 32 to maintain their early-season momentum.

The fixture against Al-Riyadh will therefore give Postecoglou’s side an opportunity to record a second successive league win, while Al-Riyadh will look to provide a stronger challenge in the opening weeks of the new campaign.

How to watch Al-Riyadh v Al-Nassr

The match will be available through Thmanyah’s channels. The network has also launched its own application, allowing supporters to watch Al-Riyadh v Al-Nassr online during the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League season.

Thmanyah has not yet announced the commentator who will cover the match. Further information is expected to be released at a later date.

The fixture will take place at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, with the 19:00 kick-off applying to viewers in Saudi Arabia. Fans in the UAE will be able to watch the game from 20:00.

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Al-Nassr’s early results have placed their new manager under an immediate spotlight. Their three-goal league win against Al-Fateh was followed by a four-goal performance in the King’s Cup, with Ronaldo’s side now preparing for their first away challenge of the league season against Al-Riyadh.

The match is the second-round meeting between the two clubs in the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League and will be played on Friday, 21 August 2026. Viewing details beyond Thmanyah’s broadcast and application, including the identity of the match commentator, had not been confirmed at the time of publication.