Al Hilal plot 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League response as Thamaniah seals exclusive broadcast deal

Al Hilal will attempt to reclaim the Roshn Saudi League title from rivals Al Nassr in 2026-27, targeting a swift response after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign in which they missed out on both the league and the AFC Champions League Elite.

The Riyadh club, widely known as “Al Zaeem”, surrendered the Roshn Saudi League crown to Al Nassr last season, exited the AFC Champions League Elite in the last 16, but did manage to lift the King’s Cup.

Having failed to secure either the domestic league or continental title, Al Hilal’s priority in 2026-27 is to reassert their dominance in the domestic championship while maintaining a strong showing in major competitions.

The club’s full fixture schedule, results and position in the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League table will be tracked round by round, with updates following the conclusion of each matchday.

Thamaniah named exclusive domestic rights holder

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation, the Saudi Pro League and the First Division League have jointly awarded the domestic broadcast rights for major Saudi football competitions to media company Thamaniah.

Under the agreement, Thamaniah becomes the exclusive rights holder for the Roshn Saudi League, the King’s Cup, the Saudi Super Cup and the Yelo League across the Middle East and North Africa from the 2025-26 season through to the end of the 2030-31 campaign.

Fans will be able to follow Roshn Saudi League matches in 2025-26 and beyond through Thamaniah’s digital streaming service, which is delivered via the internet and accessed through the company’s official website.

The platform offers a range of subscription packages, including premium paid options with enhanced picture quality and additional features. Thamaniah is also making a limited free subscription tier available for the upcoming season, though this comes with lower resolution and fewer benefits than its paid plans.

The digital service went live on 8 August 2025, marking the official launch of Thamaniah’s football coverage in the region.

Accessing Thamaniah coverage

Thamaniah’s matches and programming can be viewed online through its web platform, with the company positioning its digital service as the primary way to follow the Roshn Saudi League and other domestic competitions.

The original article pointed to the availability of the Thamaniah application on Google Play for Android devices and on the App Store for iPhone users, allowing fans to watch fixtures, including Al Hilal’s league games, on mobile and tablet devices as well as through browsers.

Separate technical details such as satellite frequencies for Thamaniah’s channels, and step-by-step guidance on how to follow its coverage online, are presented as part of the broadcaster’s wider offering to supporters inside Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East and North Africa.

Commercial messaging linked to the coverage also highlights the importance of secure and high-speed internet connections for streaming, including references to using services such as NordVPN to stabilise and protect the viewing experience.

Against this new broadcast backdrop and with a league title to chase, Al Hilal’s 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League campaign will be scrutinised both on the pitch and through Thamaniah’s newly established digital platforms, as their results and league standing are updated after every round of fixtures.