Desert Duel: Al Hilal Visits Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai in the Elite ACL Showdown
8 February 2026
Where to watch: Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai vs Al Hilal in Elite ACL 2025-2026
Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia travels to Dubai for a high-stakes Elite AFC Champions League clash with Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai at Rashid Stadium on Monday night as part of the 2025-2026 season.
Hilal sit atop the opening phase with a flawless 18-point haul, while Shabab Al-Ahli sit fifth with 10 points and hope to leverage home support to pull off a surprise.
TV rights are held by beIN SPORTS 2 and Kass 7, with online options on the TOD and Shouf streaming platforms.
Outside the region, fans can use NordVPN to access streams. Kickoff is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at Rashid Stadium, with times 7:00 PM Saudi time and 8:00 PM UAE time.
Match specifics and viewing guide
BeIN SPORTS 2 will feature Ahmed Al Balushi on commentary, while Kass 7 will have Khalil Al Balushi on duty for the broadcast. The match is part of the Elite AFC Champions League season 2025-2026 and marks another chapter in the Saudi-UAE football derby within Asia's premier club competition.
TV and online schedules summarized: date February 9, 2026; stadium Rashid; live times 19:00 in Saudi Arabia and 20:00 in the United Arab Emirates. For online streams, TOD and Shouf provide access, and NordVPN remains a popular option for international viewers.
Punchlines: If this clash were a desert storm, you’d feel the wind of goals all night. And if suspense had a whistle, these two teams would still score after the final blast of the whistle.
