Cup Clash in Saudi: Will Al Akhdood Sting Al Hilal in the King’s Cup 2025-26?
27 October 2025
Al Hilal travel to Al Akhdood for a crucial King’s Cup Round of 16 clash on Tuesday evening, aiming to keep their Cup journey alive in the 2025-2026 edition. The venue is the Prince Hezoul bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, and the clash will be staged before the home crowd.
Al Hilal arrive as one of the title contenders, riding solid form and a squad full of experience, while Al Akhdood hope to pull off a memorable upset in front of their supporters and push further in Saudi football’s most treasured knockout competition.
This article outlines where to watch the game, both on television and online, as well as key details you need to know before kickoff.
Broadcast channels for Al Akhdood vs Al Hilal
The match will be shown on the Eight network, specifically Eight 3. Coverage is set for Arabsat and Nilesat platforms: Arabsat 11919 horizontal, symbol rate 27500, FEC 3/4; Nilesat 12360 vertical, symbol rate 27500, FEC 3/4.
Channel Eight 3 is dedicated to this tie, with local fans able to tune in from home as part of the King’s Cup package.
How to watch online and extra viewing options
If you’re away from home or abroad, the Eight app provides online streaming for both Android and iOS devices. Android users can download from Google Play, while iPhone users can get the App Store version. For international viewers, Nord VPN can help you access the stream securely from outside the region.
Commentary for the match has been assigned to Abdullah Al-Harbi for Eight’s coverage.
Match details: Tuesday, 28 October 2025, kick-off at 18:10 Saudi time (15:10 UTC), at Prince Hezoul bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium. The game will determine who advances to the quarterfinals of the King’s Cup.
Punchlines: If football taught me anything, it’s that a referee’s whistle is just your alarm clock in disguise. And if you doubt the power of home support, remember: even the chairs in the stands have opinions.
