Saudi Pro League Showdown: Where to Watch Al Ahli vs Al Ettifaq in 2025-26
27 January 2026
Al Ahli hosts Al Ettifaq in a heavyweight Saudi Pro League clash set for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 20:30 local time, as part of Round 19. The game promises a tense battle as both teams seek important league points.
Al Ahli enters the encounter in third place with 40 points, aiming to close the gap on the top contenders, while Al Ettifaq sit seventh with 29 points and a potential surprise in store for the home side.
The match will be shown across eight networks, with channel Eight 1 dedicated to the fixture. Viewers will find frequencies for Arabsat and Nilesat listed below, and fans outside the region can use online options described in this guide.
Broadcast channels for Al Ahli vs Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26
Eight TV will carry the match, with Eight 1 designated as the primary broadcast channel for this fixture.
How to watch online
Eight released a dedicated app to stream the match online. On Android, download from Google Play; on iPhone, use the Apple App Store. Outside the region, a subscription to NordVPN can help access the stream.
Commentator details for the match have not been announced yet by Eight and will be updated when available.
Match details and lineup preview
The fixture takes place at Al-Enmaa Stadium on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Kickoff is at 20:30 local time (Saudi Arabia) and 21:30 local time in the UAE.
Predicted lineup (4-3-3): Eduardo Mendí in goal; defense: Hamad Suleiman, Ryan Hamid, Roger Ibanez, Matteo Dams; midfield: Valentin Atangana, Frank Cissé, Ziad Aljahni; attack: Riyad Mahrez, Ivan Tony, Galeno. Coach Matias Jaissle is expected to field this setup in a bid to secure crucial points.
Punchlines: This game is so tactical, even the popcorn comes with a defensive firewall. And if predicting the score were a sport, my prediction would be offside more often than not—but hey, at least the snack break is always onside.
