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Calendar Chaos in the Saudi Pro League: Delays Reframe the Cup Semis

11 December 2025

Calendar Chaos in the Saudi Pro League: Delays Reframe the Cup Semis
Postponements ripple through the Saudi football calendar as cup runs loom.

The Saudi Pro League's governing body announced on Thursday the formal postponement of Round 10 fixtures in the 2025-2026 season.

The postponement follows Saudi Arabia's advancement to the Arab Cup semi-finals after a hard-fought 2-1 quarter-final victory over Palestine.

Round 10 matches will now be played between February 22 and 25, 2026, instead of the previous window from December 19 to 21.

Cup Semis Re-scheduled

Additionally, the Saudi Football Association's competitions committee moved the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup semi-finals to March 16-17, shifting away from the original dates of February 23-24.

The national team had booked a spot in the Arab Cup semi-finals following a 2-1 win over Palestine, with goals from Firas Al-Breikan and Mohammed Kanoo, keeping the Green's run strong in the tournament.

Punchline 1: If calendars played football, they'd be offsides every week—always a bit late to the kickoff.

Punchline 2: And if the ball had a calendar, it would strike a deal with the referee: 'trust me, I'm here for the long run.'

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why were Round 10 fixtures postponed?

Because Saudi Arabia advanced to the Arab Cup semi-finals after a 2-1 win over Palestine.

When are the new dates for the Round 10 league games?

They will be played from February 22 to 25, 2026, replacing the December window.

When are the Cup semi-finals now scheduled?

March 16-17, 2026, instead of February 23-24.