Saudi Pro League returns with Al Nassr, Al Ahli and European football on Friday

Friday, 9 October 2026, brings a new set of fixtures across the Saudi Pro League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Bundesliga and Botola Pro as domestic football resumes after the international break.

The Saudi Pro League has three matches scheduled in the eighth round. Al-Kholood face Al-Qadsiah at 16:50 Saudi time (17:50 UAE), with the game shown on Thmanyah and commentary by Meshaal Al-Shammari.

Al Fateh then meet Al Ahli at 17:55 Saudi time (18:55 UAE). Thmanyah will provide coverage, with commentary from Jaafar Al-Saleh and Khalid Al-Mudaifer.

The day’s Saudi fixtures conclude with Al Nassr against Al-Diriyah at 21:00 Saudi time (22:00 UAE), also on Thmanyah. Fahad Al-Otaibi and Sulaiman Al-Sharif are the commentators.

European fixtures

In La Liga’s eighth round, Malaga host Espanyol at 22:00 Saudi time (23:00 UAE). The match will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS 2, with Abdullah Al-Ghamdi on commentary.

Ligue 1’s sixth-round schedule features Lens against Lyon at 21:45 Saudi time (22:45 UAE). The fixture is available on beIN SPORTS 5, with Jawad Badda as commentator.

The Bundesliga’s fifth round includes Borussia Dortmund’s meeting with Werder Bremen. Kick-off is at 21:30 Saudi time (22:30 UAE), or 22:30 UAE, with the match broadcast on MBC Shahid Sport.

Morocco’s third-round programme also features Moghreb Tetouan against Fath Rabat at 21:00 Morocco time (23:00 Saudi time). Moroccan Sports will show the match.

Matches from La Liga and Ligue 1 can be watched through beIN SPORTS, while TOD TV is the official streaming platform for viewers who want to follow those competitions online. Saudi Pro League matches are available on Thmanyah, with the Thmanyah application serving as the official streaming option.