Al Shabab v Al Ahli: ticket prices, match details and how to buy

Al Shabab will host Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, 30 October 2026, with the match taking place at SHG Arena in Riyadh.

The fixture renews a long-standing Saudi rivalry between two of the country’s traditional football powers. The clubs have met more than 50 times in official competitions since 2005.

Al Ahli won the most recent league meeting, beating Al Shabab 5-2 away from home in February 2026.

How to buy tickets

Tickets are expected to be made available through several channels, depending on official announcements and remaining stock.

The Saudi Pro League’s official ticketing platform usually releases tickets around 10 to 14 days before kick-off. Standard tickets generally provide the most affordable option.

Supporters can also check Al Shabab’s official website or ticketing portal for matches played at home. The club manages the local allocation for fixtures staged at its own ground.

If tickets are no longer available through the official club channels, secondary ticketing platforms such as GrintaHub may offer general-admission tickets. These services allow fans to buy and sell tickets after the main allocation has sold out.

Ticket prices

Prices vary according to the seating category.

Under league regulations, at least 30% of the stadium’s seats must be capped at 30 Saudi riyals or less. Standard general-admission tickets typically cost between 30 and 100 Saudi riyals.

Premium sections, including areas with better views and upgraded general seating, usually range from 250 to 500 Saudi riyals.

Hospitality and VIP lounge packages start at 1,200 Saudi riyals and can cost more.

On secondary platforms such as GrintaHub, tickets may be listed according to demand, with prices starting at between 92 and 135+ Saudi riyals. Premium seats, hospitality packages and sections in particularly high demand may be priced considerably higher.

Current form

Al Shabab are without a win in their past five Saudi Pro League matches, recording three draws and two defeats.

Their latest game ended in a goalless draw against Al Feiha, while their previous match brought a 2-1 defeat by Al-Kholood. Earlier in the run, they drew 1-1 with Al Hazem and 3-3 with Riyadh, a result that highlighted defensive weaknesses despite their attacking threat.

Al Ahli have won two, drawn one and lost two of their past five matches in all competitions.

Their most recent result was a 2-1 defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns in the Confederations Cup. They also drew 1-1 with Pakhtakor Tashkent in the AFC Champions League Elite and lost 3-2 to Al-Qadsiah in the league.

However, Al Ahli recorded a 5-0 victory against Riyadh and beat Al Hazem 3-1. They scored 12 goals across those five matches.

Recent head-to-head record

Al Ahli’s 5-2 win at SHG Arena in February 2026 was their latest victory in the fixture.

Al Shabab’s only win in the past five meetings was a 3-1 home success in May 2025. The teams have also drawn once during that period, while Al Ahli have the better overall record, including previous wins by 3-2 and 2-1.