Arab Cup Forces a Pause in Saudi Pro League Round 10
10 December 2025
Arab Cup Pressure Delays Round 10
Round 10 of the Saudi Pro League is on the brink of postponement due to the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar. The Arab Cup final is set for December 18, with the third place match following hours later.
Saudi outlets reported that clubs received letters confirming the round could be delayed if the national team reaches the semi finals.
Kickoff for the 10th round would then be pushed to December 19, right after the Arab Cup concludes, allowing the final and the third place match to wrap up.
The Saudi team is one win away from the semi finals and is set to meet Palestine in the quarter finals at Lusail Stadium.
If the Greens advance, they would face the winner of Iraq vs Jordan in the semi final, at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.
Another match on December 18 would determine the final if they win, or the third place if they lose.
Fans are juggling calendars and coffee, hoping for goals and a few drama free replays. If that fails, blame the calendar app.
What Happens Next for Saudi and Palestine
Saudi will play Palestine in the quarterfinals at Lusail Stadium on Thursday; If they advance to the semi finals they will meet the winner of Iraq vs Jordan at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. In any case December 18 will determine whether the final or a third place match will be played that day.
Saudi fans also wonder how the rest of the Arab Cup schedule will impact the club calendar, with the league likely to pause until decisions are clear.
Meanwhile Palestine will look to upset the odds as they push to reach the semi finals themselves, adding extra spice to a weekend already heavy with decisions for both teams.
Punchline 1: If calendars had feelings, this one would filing a complaint with human resources for causing excessive lag in the kickoff. Punchline 2: The only thing more postponed than this match is my gym membership after I try to catch every replay and still pretend I understand the offside rule.
