Al Hilal vs Al Khulood: Where to Watch the Saudi Pro League Showdown and How to Stream It Live
30 December 2025
The Saudi Pro League returns with a marquee fixture as Al Hilal visit Al Khulood at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, aiming to tighten their grip at the top of the table in the 2025-2026 season. This guide lays out where to watch the match on TV and online, with practical viewing tips and a dash of light humor for good measure.
Where to watch Al Khulood vs Al Hilal in the 2025-2026 Saudi Pro League
Television coverage comes from the Eight network, with Eight 1 dedicated to the fixture. If you’re following the rounds, the network has earmarked Eight 1 for this showdown in the league’s round 11 schedule. For fans outside the region, a VPN can help you tune in from anywhere, because even the internet loves a good to-and-fro of speed and strategy.
On the satellite front, Eight also offers detailed viewing instructions for viewers using Arabsat and Nilesat, so you can align your dish and your playlist perfectly. If you prefer streaming, Eight’s app ecosystem duplicates the TV feed, so you won’t miss the build-up, the dribbles, or the celebrations when a goal hits the net.
How to watch Al Khulood vs Al Hilal online in the Saudi Pro League 2025-2026
The Eight app provides a dedicated online option for fans who want to watch the match via the internet. To download the Eight app on Android, you can access the Google Play store here: Eight app on Google Play. For Apple users, the iOS version is available here: Eight app on the App Store.
If you’re outside the Middle East and want to access the online stream securely, Nord VPN offers a solution to watch the match as if you were local: Nord VPN.
Match details: The fixture is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, with kickoff at 20:30 Saudi time (21:30 UAE). The venue is King Abdullah Sports City, and the broadcast will be on Eight 1 with live online options via the Eight app and supported by Nord VPN for global fans. Abdullah Alharbi has been announced as the commentator for the match.
Lineup preview (Al Hilal): Under coach Simone Inzaghi, expect a 4-4-2 formation featuring a back four of H. Al-Yami, Ackichik, Hassan Tambakti, and Thiago Hernandez; midfielders likely to include Mohammed Kano, Robin Nevesh, Savic, and Salem Al-Dawsari; with Malcolm and Leonardo leading the attack.
Whether you’re watching from your living room or your couch, the goal is to enjoy the football and the drama—without your Wi-Fi freezing at the wrong moment. And if the scoreboard disagrees with your hopes, remember: the ball still has to cross the line to legitimize your victory dances. Sniper-level humor aside, may the best team win!
