Derby Day Drama: Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ahli – How to Watch the Jeddah Showdown in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League
7 November 2025
The Al-Enmaa Stadium in Jeddah hosts a highly anticipated Derby of Jeddah between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli in the eighth round of the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Ittihad, the reigning champions and hosts, have not had their best season so far after a rocky start that saw coach Laurent Blanc replaced by Portuguese tactician Sergio Conceicao.
Despite improvements on the Asian front and Al-Ittihad's elimination of Al-Nassr from the King's Cup, domestic results remain uneven, with a late comeback turning a 4-1 deficit into a draw.
Meanwhile, their neighbor Al-Ahli continues to struggle for goals this season, failing to win consecutive league matches.
Although Al-Ahli have avoided a league defeat to date, they have drawn four times and won three, including two clean sheets and a win by two goals.
Al-Ittihad sit eighth in the standings with 11 points, while Al-Ahli occupy sixth with 13.
News outlet Kooora outlines the channels to watch the Jeddah Derby and how to view it online in the Roshen Saudi Pro League 2025-2026.
Broadcast channels for the Jeddah Derby
Eight channels will carry the match, with Thmanyah 1 HD designated as the primary broadcast channel for the showdown.
The schedule also includes detailed satellite frequencies for Arabsat 11919 (horizontal, 27500, 3/4) and Nilesat 12360 (vertical, 27500, 3/4).
How to watch the Derby online
The Eight network has released its streaming app, allowing fans to watch the Jeddah Derby online in 2025-26.
Android users can download the Eight app from Google Play, while iPhone users can grab it from the App Store to stream live wherever you are.
NordVPN offers a gateway to viewing from abroad—ideal if you travel but don’t want to miss the action.
Match details
The Derby is scheduled for Saturday, 8 November 2025, at the Al-Enmaa Stadium.
Kickoff is set for 20:30 in Saudi Arabia time and 21:30 in the United Arab Emirates time.
Commentary will be provided by Faris Awwad, with Al-Ittihad facing Al-Ahli on Thmanyah 1.
Punchline time: If this derby were a sniper shot, it would be aimed at boredom and scored with drama. Punchline 2: In football as in life, the suspense is free but the goals are not—so bring the popcorn and the extra time glasses!
