Saudi Pro League confirms dates for major derbies and postponed fixtures

The Saudi Pro League has confirmed its updated schedule, including fixtures from matchweeks 13 to 21 and several postponed games. The matches will be played between 26 November 2026 and 30 January 2027, with a series of major domestic clashes now given official dates.

Among the most anticipated fixtures are the meeting between Al Ahli and Al Nassr, matches involving Al Hilal, Al Riyadh, Al Ittihad and Al Shabab, the Jeddah derby between Al Ittihad and Al Ahli, and the Riyadh derby between Al Hilal and Al Nassr on 1 January.

Al Ahli and Al Nassr meet on 20 November

The postponed match between Al Ahli and Al Nassr, originally scheduled for matchweek nine, will take place on Friday, 20 November.

The fixture is one of the most significant games of the season for both clubs, who are aiming to challenge near the top of the table. Supporters will have to wait 12 days for the meeting under the announced arrangements.

Jeddah derby moves closer

The league’s revised calendar has also set the date for the Jeddah derby between Al Ittihad and Al Ahli. The fixture is now 32 days away according to the published schedule.

The rivalry gives the match particular importance for both sides, while the result could also influence their progress during the season.

Two postponed matches set for December

Two further games postponed from matchweek nine will be played on Monday, 21 December.

Al Riyadh will face Al Hilal, while Al Ittihad will meet Al Shabab. The dates allow all four teams to resume their scheduled campaigns as the value of every point increases with the league season moving forward.

Al Hilal and Al Nassr derby at Alawwal Park

The meeting between Al Hilal and Al Nassr in matchweek 17 will be played on Friday, 1 January 2027 at Alawwal Park.

The match will provide another contest between the Riyadh rivals at the start of the new year and stands among the most prominent fixtures in the second half of the season.

The Saudi Pro League has therefore completed the scheduling of matchweeks 13 to 21, alongside the postponed fixtures. The updated calendar sets out the competition from late November through to the end of January and confirms a period featuring several matches with the potential to affect the fight for the leading positions and other places near the top of the table.