Ittihad’s 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite campaign: fixtures, results and TV details

Al-Ittihad will begin their bid for a first continental title since 2005 in the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite, having been required to come through the qualifying play-off after finishing fifth in the Saudi Pro League.

The Jeddah club opened that route against UAE side Al Jazira on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, losing 4-1 at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.

Ittihad supporters are hoping for a stronger campaign after local rivals Al Ahli won the competition last season. The Saudi club have not lifted the AFC Champions League title since 2005.

Their league-stage schedule began with a 1-1 draw away to Al Shamal on Monday, 14 September 2026. The match kicked off at 19:00 Saudi time and 20:00 UAE time at Al Bayt Stadium.

Ittihad then beat Shabab Al Ahli 2-1 at Alinma Stadium on Tuesday, 13 October, with the game starting at 21:15 in Saudi Arabia and 22:15 in the UAE.

A 2-1 defeat by Neftchi followed on Monday, 26 October. That fixture began at 17:45 Saudi time and 18:45 UAE time at Istiklol Stadium.

The remaining league-stage fixtures are:

– Ittihad v Al Ain Monday, 2 November 2026, 22:15 Saudi time, 23:15 UAE time, Alinma Stadium. – Ittihad v Pakhtakor Monday, 23 November 2026, 22:15 Saudi time, 23:15 UAE time, Alinma Stadium. – Al Wasl v Ittihad Monday, 7 December 2026, 20:00 Saudi time, 21:00 UAE time, Zabeel Stadium. – Ittihad v Al Gharafa Monday, 8 February 2027, 22:15 Saudi time, 23:15 UAE time, Alinma Stadium. – Al Sadd v Ittihad Monday, 15 February 2027, 22:15 Saudi time, 23:15 UAE time, Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

How to watch Ittihad’s matches

beIN Sports holds the exclusive broadcast rights for the AFC Champions League Elite in the Middle East. Matches are also available on Al Kass satellite channels.

Supporters wanting to watch the games online can use the TOD TV streaming service.

Ittihad’s published results and fixtures are listed for the Western Region of the competition. The schedule includes the qualifying play-off against Al Jazira, followed by eight league-stage matches against Al Shamal, Shabab Al Ahli, Neftchi, Al Ain, Pakhtakor, Al Wasl, Al Gharafa and Al Sadd.