Al Ahli pre-season friendly with Vitoria Guimaraes to be shown live on stc tv

Al Ahli’s high‐profile pre-season friendly against Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes at Pine Cliffs on Friday will be broadcast live in Saudi Arabia on stc tv sports HD, as the Jeddah club step up preparations for the 2026-27 campaign.

The Saudi Pro League side, who last season won the AFC Elite Champions League and the Saudi Super Cup, are using the match in Portugal as part of their build-up to a renewed push for the Roshn Saudi League title, a trophy they have not lifted since 2016.

The game, which will be played at the Pine Cliffs stadium, kicks off at 12:30 (Saudi Arabia time) on Friday, 24 July 2026. In the United Arab Emirates, the match will start at 13:30 local time.

How to watch on TV and online

stc tv sports holds the broadcast rights to Al Ahli’s pre-season fixtures and will show the Al Ahli v Vitoria Guimaraes match live on its dedicated sports channel, stc tv sports HD.

For viewers who prefer to follow the game online, stc tv will also provide a live stream of the friendly through its official application. Fans can access coverage of Al Ahli’s pre-season meetings, including this encounter with Vitoria Guimaraes, by logging into the stc tv app.

The network has confirmed that commentator Rashid Al Dosari will be on commentary duty for the friendly between Al Ahli and Vitoria Guimaraes.

Pre-season test for title-chasing Al Ahli

Al Ahli’s meeting with Vitoria Guimaraes is one of a series of summer matches arranged to fine-tune the squad ahead of the 2026-27 season, as the club look to build on their continental and domestic cup success.

Their triumph in the AFC Elite Champions League last term, coupled with lifting the Saudi Super Cup, has raised expectations ahead of the new campaign. However, the Roshn Saudi League remains a key target, with the club’s supporters eager to end a title drought stretching back to 2016.

Friday’s fixture at Pine Cliffs offers coaching staff another opportunity to assess players’ fitness levels, integrate any new signings into the team structure and experiment with tactical options against European opposition.

Vitoria Guimaraes, regulars in Portugal’s top flight, provide a competitive test as both sides work towards optimal sharpness before their respective league seasons begin.

With kick-off scheduled for early afternoon in Saudi Arabia and the broadcast confirmed on both television and digital platforms, Al Ahli fans will be able to follow every minute of their team’s preparations for the upcoming Roshn Saudi League campaign and their defence of regional honours.