Saudi Pro League Showdown: Where to Watch Al Hilal vs Al Ittihad in 2025-26 and How to Stream It Online
20 February 2026
Broadcast channels for the Al Hilal vs Al Ittihad match in the Saudi Pro League 2025-2026
The Saudi Clasico between Al Hilal and Al Ittihad headlines round 23 of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League, scheduled at Kingdom Arena. French star Karim Benzema makes his first appearance for Al Hilal against his former club, in a marquee showdown. Al Hilal sits top of the table with 53 points from 16 wins and 5 draws, undefeated so far. Al Ittihad stands seventh with 37 points, 11 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses, and 36 goals scored. Viewers can watch on Eight network channels across the region.
How to watch online and on TV
Beyond television coverage on the Eight channels, fans can stream the match via the Eight app. The app is available on Google Play and the App Store. For online viewing, ensure a stable connection; VPN options are sometimes used to bypass regional restrictions, though use responsibly and within legal bounds.
Match details and staff
The fixture is set for Saturday, 21 February 2026, at 22:00 Saudi time (23:00 UAE). Al Hilal’s probable lineup features Yassine Bono in goal, a defense including Hamad Al-Yami, Hassan Tambakti, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Theo Hernandez, a midfield pairing of Ruben Neves and Nasser Al-Dosari, and an attack led by Karim Benzema. Al Ittihad will field Raikovic in goal, a back four of Al-Shanqiti, Pereira, Sharahili, and Kaddesh, a midfield double of Dumbia and Fabinho, and Nesiri leading the line. Fahd Al-Ateibi is slated to be the commentator.
Channel frequencies and online access are summarized as follows: Arabsat on 11919 horizontal at 27500 with a 3/4 code, and Nilesat on 12360 vertical at 27500 with a 3/4 code. The Eight app offers online streaming, with availability noted above.
Kick-off details: Saturday, 21 February 2026, at 22:00 Saudi time and 23:00 UAE time, at Kingdom Arena. The match will be broadcast on Eight and streamed via the Eight app.
Post-match notes: The Eight network has announced Fahd Al-Ateibi as the match commentator, with lineups featuring Benzema for Hilal and Nesiri for Al Ittihad.
Punchline time: if Benzema nets again, the net will file a tax return for all the goals. Punchline time 2: the defense may blink, but the scoreline won’t—this one’s going viral in real time. And yes, I’m joking—just a little humor to spice up the tactics board.
