Derby Day Showdown: Can Al Hilal Stretch Their Saudi Pro League Lead Against Al Nassr?
11 January 2026
Saudi football fans are gearing up for the Riyadh Derby as Al Hilal hosts Al Nassr at Kingdom Arena on Monday, January 12, 2026, in the 15th round of the 2025-2026 Saudi Pro League.
Al Hilal sit atop the table with 35 points and will be eager to extend their lead and keep their grip on the title. Al Nassr sit second with 31 points and will be determined to narrow the gap with a win in this classic showdown.
The duel between the Saudi giants is more than a match; it’s a chapter in a long-running rivalry that spices up the league and often makes or breaks the season’s narrative.
Where to watch on TV
The game will be broadcast on Channel Eight (Eight Network) with primary coverage on Eight 1, making it accessible to viewers across the region.
Satellite details for interested viewers include Arabsat and Nilesat frequencies: Arabsat 11919 horizontal, 27500, 3/4; Nilesat 12360 vertical, 27500, 3/4.
Watching online
For online viewing, Eight provides a dedicated app. Android users can download the Eight app from Google Play, while iPhone users can grab it from the App Store. Viewers outside the Middle East can use NordVPN to access the stream securely from abroad.
Commentary for the match is provided by Fahd Al-Atiabi for the Eight Network.
Match details
Kick-off is at 20:30 Saudi time (UTC+3) on Monday, 12 January 2026, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. The TV broadcast is Eight Channel 1, with online streaming via the Eight app. The fixture pits Al Hilal against Al Nassr, with Fahd Al-Atiabi on commentary.
Want to stay updated? This derby is a marquee event in the Saudi Pro League’s title race.
Punchline time: If the ball had a passport, this derby would require multiple stamps—it crosses borders, flavors, and every fan’s mood on a single night. Punchline two: In football, a derby is where the crowd’s roar can feel like a Wi‑Fi signal—strong, a bit unstable, but you still pretend it’s blazing fast just to look cool.
