Al Ahli v Al Riyadh: Thmanyah coverage confirmed for Roshn Saudi League meeting

Al Ahli will host Al Riyadh at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Friday, 4 September 2026, in a fifth-round fixture from the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League season.

The match will kick off at 21:00 Saudi Arabia time, or 22:00 in the United Arab Emirates, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in the early league standings.

Al Ahli go into the game in seventh place, while Al Riyadh are 12th. The hosts will aim to make the most of home advantage, whereas Al Riyadh will be seeking a result that can help them move further up the table.

Thmanyah will provide the broadcast coverage in Saudi Arabia. The network has allocated Thmanyah 3 to show the game, with Arabic commentary.

Supporters who prefer to watch online can use the Thmanyah application. The network has launched its own app, through which viewers will be able to follow Al Ahli v Al Riyadh live over the internet.

The fixture is scheduled for Friday, 4 September 2026, at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium. Kick-off is set for 9pm local time in Saudi Arabia and 10pm UAE time.

Thmanyah has selected Suleiman Al-Sharif to provide commentary for the match. The original announcement also refers to his appointment for the Al-Kholood and Al Ahli game in the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League, although the fixture being covered here is Al Ahli against Al Riyadh.

Marino Pusic is expected to determine Al Ahli’s starting line-up for the encounter. The available preview indicates that the manager is expected to rely on the players listed in a predicted line-up, but no player names were included in the information provided.

The fixture will therefore bring together two teams separated by five places in the table at the start of the round. Al Ahli’s seventh-place position gives them the stronger standing, but Al Riyadh remain within reach of the teams above them and will be hoping to use the match to begin climbing.

For viewers choosing the online option, the Thmanyah app is the designated platform for streaming the game. The television broadcast will be available on Thmanyah 3, while the coverage will be delivered in Arabic.

A promotional message linked to the viewing information also advises supporters to obtain a secure and fast internet connection through NordVPN and includes a “Subscribe now” offer.

With the match taking place in Jeddah, Al Ahli will have the benefit of playing at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium. Al Riyadh’s objective will be to disrupt the home side’s plans and collect points from a difficult away fixture as the fifth round of the Roshn Saudi League gets under way.