When the whistle meets the stream: Al Nassr vs Al Shabab in Roshen Saudi Pro League 2025-2026 — channels, online viewing, and tips
16 January 2026
Overview
Al Nassr prepare for a high‑stakes clash against Al Shabab on Saturday evening at The First Park, in the 16th round of the Roshen Saudi Pro League for the 2025-2026 season. Expect tension, tactical moves, and a few moments that remind you football is basically a sport where the ball occasionally decides to have a mind of its own.
Broadcast channels and online viewing
Television coverage comes from eight channels under the Thmanyah network, with the match officially listed for broadcast in Saudi Arabia and neighboring regions. For satellite details, Arabsat channels carry the game on frequency 11919 horizontal with a symbol rate of 27500 and a 3/4 error correction, while Nilesat listings use 12360 vertical at 27500 with the same error correction. In plain English: tune to Eight for the live action, and if your dish is feeling dramatic, just pretend the satellite is a stage curtain.
To watch online, the Eight app is the official route. Android users can download from Google Play, and iPhone users from the App Store. If you’re outside the Middle East and still want in, NordVPN is commonly recommended to access the streams as if you were at home.
Match timing, venue, and quick facts
The Roshen Saudi Pro League clash is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, with kick‑off at 20:30 local time in Saudi Arabia (21:30 UAE time). The venue is The First Park, a setting that should provide a lively atmosphere and hopefully fewer Wi‑Fi dropouts than a crowded coffee shop on match night. The broadcast is listed as Eight, and the online option is the Eight app, with NordVPN as a recommended workaround for those outside the region.
Commentary for the match has not been announced at the time of writing. In the meantime, you can enjoy the build‑up, lineups, and potential tactical tweaks as both sides aim to climb the table.
Punchline time: if your stream buffers, just tell the Wi‑Fi you’re saving the drama for the penalty shootout. And if the ball ever sticks to a defender, that’s not a glitch—that’s a tactical screen saver in action.
