Saudi Clasico Alert: Where to Watch Al-Ahli vs Al-Nassr in 2025-26 and How to Stream It
1 January 2026
Broadcast channels and streaming options
The Al-Ahli vs Al-Nassr showdown in the ROSHN Saudi Pro League 2025-26 will be broadcast on eight channels, with Eight 1 specifically carrying the match.
Satellite viewers can tune in via Arabsat 11919 (Horizontal, 27500, 3/4) and Nilesat 12360 (Vertical, 27500, 3/4). The broadcast page also lists the expected teams, kickoff time, and streaming options.
Match details and lineup previews
The clash is set for Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. Al-Nassr sits top with 31 points from ten straight wins and a recent draw with Al-Ettifaq, while Al-Ahli are fourth on 22 points as they chase an upset to close the gap.
Both teams are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Al-Ahli’s likely XI includes Abdulrahman Al-Sanabi in goal, a back four of Abdulrahman, Demiral, Hamid, Hosawi; midfielders Ziad Al Jahani and Valentin Atanajana; attacking midfield Galino, Gonsalves, Faras Al-Breikan; and striker Ivan Tony. Al-Nassr are anticipated to field Nawaf Al-Aqidi in goal, a back line of Nasser, Al-Omari, Martinez, Al-Ghannam; midfield Koman, Brozovic, Angelo, Teixeira; and a front two of Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Watch online and viewing tips
Eight has launched its own app to view the Al-Ahli vs Al-Nassr match online. For Android, download the Eight app from Google Play; for iPhone, use the App Store link. If you are outside the Middle East, Nord VPN is recommended to access the stream.
The match is commentated by Mashari Alqarni as announced by the Eight network. The kickoff is on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 20:30 Saudi time and 21:30 UAE time.
Punchline time: If football were a sniper rifle, the defense would be the quiet bolt action and the attackers the loudest shot, because nothing beats a well-timed counter. And if this game had a VIP section, it would be the bench — always full of people who know how to stay classy under pressure.
