Thursday football schedule: Al-Nassr, Messi and European action among key fixtures

A full programme of domestic and continental football takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026, with league campaigns resuming before the next international break. Fixtures are scheduled in the Saudi Pro League, Italian league, Egyptian Premier League, Moroccan league and AFC Champions League Two.

Saudi Pro League

The 12th round begins with Al-Khaleej facing Al-Hazem at 17:35 Saudi time (18:35 UAE), live on Thmanyah, with Abdulilah Al-Omari commentating.

Al-Nassr host Al-Kholood at 21:00 Saudi time (22:00 UAE), with coverage on Thmanyah and commentary from Mishary Al-Qarni and Khalid Al-Mudaifer. At the same time, Al-Riyadh play Al-Qadsiah, also on Thmanyah, with Mishal Al-Shammari on commentary.

AFC Champions League Two

The third round features Adelaide against Lion City at 10:45 Saudi time (11:45 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 2, with Abdullah Al-Ghamdi commentating.

Tampines Rovers meet Svay Rieng at 13:00 Saudi time (14:00 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 3, with Amer Al-Khudhairi on commentary. Gyeongnam face Kuching at the same time on beIN SPORTS 2, with Mohamed Al-Mabrouki.

At 15:15 Saudi time (16:15 UAE), Tai Po play Pathum United on beIN SPORTS 4, with Basem Al-Zeer commentating. Shanghai Shenhua meet Machida Zelvia on beIN SPORTS 3, with Ahmed Al-Balushi, while Phnom Penh face Kitchee on beIN SPORTS 5, with Ahmed Fouad.

Italian league and English League Cup

Frosinone take on Lecce in the ninth round of the Italian league at 20:30 Saudi time (21:30 UAE). The match is available on stc tv, with Issa Al-Harbin behind the microphone.

Fiorentina then play Atalanta at 22:45 Saudi time (23:45 UAE), also on stc tv, with Ahmed Al-Hamed commentating.

In the last 16 of the English League Cup, Everton host Newcastle United at 22:45 Saudi time (23:45 UAE). The game will be shown on beIN SPORTS 1, with Issam Chawali commentating.

Egyptian, American and Moroccan fixtures

Modern Sport meet Al Ahly in the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League at 17:00 Saudi time (18:00 UAE), live on On Sport and with Ayman Al-Kashif commentating. Pyramids then face Wadi Degla at 20:00 Saudi time (21:00 UAE) on On Sport Max, with Mohamed Mustafa Afifi.

In Major League Soccer’s 32nd round, Inter Miami play Cincinnati at 02:30 Saudi time (03:30 UAE). The match, featuring Lionel Messi’s side, is available through Apple TV.

Morocco’s fifth round concludes with Maghreb Fes against Renaissance Berkane at 18:00 Morocco time (20:00 Saudi time). Arryadia is broadcasting the match, with Mohamed Al-Adali providing commentary.

AFC Champions League Two matches can also be streamed on TOD TV. Italian league games are available on stc tv, Moroccan league coverage is on Arryadia, Egyptian fixtures are shown on Kora Plus and the On Sport platform, and Saudi Pro League matches can be watched through Thmanyah.