What channel carries Al-Fayha vs Al-Ittihad? Your ultimate viewing guide for the Saudi Pro League 2025-26
16 October 2025
Where to watch Al-Fayha vs Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26
Fans are buzzing for the Friday showdown between Al-Fayha and Al-Ittihad at the Majma’a Stadium, part of the fifth round in the Saudi Pro League for the 2025-26 season. Al-Ittihad arrived with a defeat to Al-Nasr and a couple of setbacks in the elite AFC Champions League, which led the club to appoint Sergio Conceicao as coach. Al-Fayha sit in third with nine points, three behind the leaders and one behind the chasing pack, promising a competitive duel.
The match up features the Tigers of Al-Ittihad facing the Tigers of Al-Fayha, a clash that has fans circling the calendar. With the title race heating up, every point matters, and the Majma’a crowd will be eager to see which side seizes momentum early in the season.
How to watch online and in your country
Broadcast options include eight channels across the region. In Saudi Arabia, Thmanyah 2 HD has been allocated to carry the game domestically. For fans outside the Middle East, streaming through the Thmanyah app is available on Android and iOS, giving you on-the-go access to the action.
Additionally, if you’re abroad and want to watch as if you never left home, NordVPN offers a way to stream the match securely from anywhere. Just don’t blame the internet if your snack break becomes the highlight of the evening.
Commentary for the game is slated to be provided by Mushari Al-Qarni, delivering the call for fans who prefer the live narrative over the glittery highlights reel.
Date and venue: Friday, October 17, 2025, at 18:05 Saudi time (UTC+3), with kickoff expected around 18:05 local time and 19:05 in the UAE. The venue is Al Majma’a Stadium, a familiar ground for the two teams as they collide in a crucial early-season fixture.
Match details recap: Al-Fayha vs Al-Ittihad, Friday, October 17, 2025. Broadcast: Thmanyah 2 and other networks; Online: Thmanyah app; Online viewing outside the region: NordVPN. Kickoff: 18:05 Saudi, 19:05 UAE. Referee and additional broadcast notes will be announced closer to kickoff.
Practical viewing tips: ensure your satellite dish or streaming setup is tuned to the right channels, have a reliable internet connection if streaming, and consider having a backup device in case of buffering that would make you question your life choices—like choosing pineapple on pizza.
If you’re chasing channels, the eight-network slate includes Thmanyah 2 HD for live domestic broadcast, along with the Thmanyah app for online access. Satellite details indoors or outdoors vary, but the league’s fans are nothing if not adaptable, so you’re covered either way.
Beyond the broadcast, the layout of the day includes a pre-match build-up, lineups, and a possible tactical shake-up from Conceicao, who will be looking to turn recent results into momentum for the visit to Majma’a Stadium.
Bottom line: tune in for a battle between two ambitious teams, with multiple ways to watch and plenty of context to accompany the action. If the ball isn’t in the back of the net, at least the memes will be out in full force.
And yes, if you miss it, you can always pretend your Wi-Fi was the real star of the night. It’s a strong contender for Player of the Match in most households. Punchline time: 1) The only thing faster than a counter-attack might be your streaming buffering—let’s hope your router has a cape. 2) If the goals dry up, at least your snack game will be on fire while you improvise with popcorn physics.
