Ramadan Derby Sparks the Saudi Pro League Schedule Shuffle
4 February 2026
Schedule overview
The Saudi Pro League’s governing body announced dates for eight rounds of the current season, covering rounds three through 29 and the postponed Round 10. The rescheduling follows Saudi Arabia’s progress to the Arab Cup semi‑finals in Qatar.
Round 10 has been moved to late February, set for February 23–25, to sit between rounds 23 and 24. The marquee event, however, is the Jeddah Derby between Al Ahli and Al Ittihad, scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026 (16 Ramadan), at the Al Enma Stadium.
Ramadan timing and venue notes
All Saudi Pro League matches during Ramadan will kick off at 10:00 PM local time in Mecca, including the Jeddah Derby at Enma. It’s important to note that Enma Stadium will be out of the spotlight for maintenance work, with matches for rounds 23, 24, 28 and 29 moved to Prince Abdullah bin Faisal Stadium.
Meanwhile, the league emphasizes late‑evening fixtures designed to suit fasting schedules while keeping fans engaged under Ramadan lighting.
Note: Enma Stadium will miss some top‑tier clashes due to ongoing maintenance, with the high‑profile Al Ahli–Al Ittihad clash among the key exceptions in the late Ramadan schedule.
Punchlines to keep the mood light: 1) Ramadan football proves patience: the clock is as slow as a goalkeeper’s clear, but the goals are worth the wait. 2) In Ramadan, even a counter‑attack seems to be sipping water—cool, calm, and deadly.
