Friday Night Football Power Play: Global Matches, Channels and Commentators for Oct 17, 2025

What channels are broadcasting today's matches?

BeIN SPORTS will carry the La Liga and Ligue 1 games, while TOD TV remains the official streaming option for both leagues. For the Saudi Pro League, eight channels cover the action and fans can also use the Shahid app for selected games. If you’re abroad and chasing a global stream, NordVPN is a handy workaround to keep the games within reach.

Bundesliga is available on MBC Action with the Shahid app also offering coverage, and the Egyptian Premier League can be watched on ON Sport platforms. In short, wherever you are, there’s likely a path to the ball—so long as you’ve got a plan (and maybe a snack).

In this report, KOOORA walks you through Friday’s slate, with matchups, broadcast channels and the commentators who will narrate the action. Strap in, grab a seat, and maybe hydrate—you’ll want to stay sharp for a long evening of football.

Friday schedule snapshot

Saudi Pro League – Round 5 features Al-Fayha against Al-Ittihad at 18:05 local time (Saudi)/19:05 UAE. The Eight Channel 2 will carry the game, with Mishari Al-Qarni on the microphone. A late-night fixture pits Al-Khulood against Al-Najma at 18:10 (Saudi) / 19:10 UAE on Eight Channel 3, with Mohammed Hussein guiding the broadcast. The evening closer sees Al-Ahli host Al-Shabab at 21:00 (Saudi)/22:00 UAE on Eight Channel 1, with Abdullah Al-Harbi calling the action.

La Liga – Friday’s only marquee clash features Real Oviedo versus Espanyol at 22:00 (Saudi)/23:00 UAE on beIN SPORTS 3 HD, with Mohammed Barakat providing the commentary. Ligue 1 – Paris Saint-Germain versus Strasbourg kicks off at 21:45 (Saudi)/22:45 UAE on beIN SPORTS 1 HD, with Ahmed Al-Bulushi in the booth.

Bundesliga – Union Berlin versus Borussia Monchengladbach is scheduled at 21:30 (Saudi)/22:30 UAE, broadcast on MBC Action with Riyad Al-Hamruni calling the action. Egyptian Premier League – Wadi Degla against Modern Sport starts at 17:00 (Egypt)/18:00 UAE on ON Sport 1, with Mohamed Mostafa Afifi handling commentary. Ghazl El Mahalla versus Kahraba Al-Ismailiya follows at 20:00 Egypt/21:00 UAE on ON Sport 1, then El Mokawloon versus Enppi is set for 20:00 Egypt/21:00 UAE on ON Sport 2, with Mohamed Al-Khawaleeni on duty.

Want the full breakdown? Open the complete schedule here for all venues and times across leagues.

Notes and quick reminders

Always check your local time and channel availability, as broadcast regions can shift with rights deals. If you’re streaming, ensure your device supports the app you choose, and consider a VPN if you’re traveling. And yes, snacks are essential—judgment from the couch is optional but recommended.

Full schedule link: here.

Punchline time: If football had a motto, it would be: keep calm and pass the ball. And if your Wi‑Fi is a defender, just remember: it’s not a handball if you card it with your router—play on, my friend!