The Saudi Pro League is no longer just a regional competition. With its growing global audience, star power, and investment, it has the potential to become one of the world’s biggest football leagues and eventually rival the global reach of competitions like the NFL. Indeed, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mané, Riyad Mahrez, and dozens of other well-known names now play in Saudi Arabia, and the league’s 2025-26 matches were broadcast in more than 170 countries across more than 40 platforms, according to figures reported by Arab News and IMG. That growth means a fan in Berlin, Cairo, Sydney, or Toronto now has a real, legal way to watch every matchday.
This guide breaks down six legitimate ways to watch the Saudi Pro League, wherever you live. No unofficial streams, no shady links.
Quick Answer: Six Ways to Watch
| Platform | Best for | Region | Price | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thmanyah | MENA viewers | Middle East & North Africa | Free to SAR 70/month | Up to 4K |
| Thmanyah satellite | Free TV viewers with a dish | MENA (via Arabsat Badr 8) | Free | Standard/HD broadcast |
| DAZN | Central Europe & Canada | Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, UK, Canada | Varies by country | HD |
| Fox Sports | US and Latin American fans | USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean | Bundled with cable/streaming package | HD |
| Network 10 (10 Play) | Australian viewers | Australia | Free | HD |
| ESPN | African viewers | Africa (via DStv/ESPN app) | Bundled with DStv package | HD |
| YouTube & OneFootball | Free highlights and select matches | Worldwide, with live access in the UK, Nordics, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Serbia | Free | HD |
The rest of this guide explains each option in detail.
How Saudi Pro League Broadcasting Actually Works
IMG manages the league’s international broadcast rights on behalf of the Saudi Pro League. Its current agreement with the league runs through several more seasons, and the number of broadcast partners has grown from around 25 in 2022 to nearly 40 by 2025, according to reporting from TVREV and SportBusiness.
The practical result is simple. Your country decides which platform shows your matches. There is no single global app that works for everyone, so the right approach is to match your location to the appropriate partner below.
1. Thmanyah: The Home of Saudi Pro League in MENA
For viewers across the Middle East and North Africa, Thmanyah holds exclusive broadcasting rights for the Saudi Pro League through the 2030-31 season. The deal covers both streaming and free-to-air satellite TV.
Thmanyah app and website
- Free tier: live matches up to 720p, no subscription required, available on web, iPhone, Android, Huawei, iPad, Apple TV, Android TV, LG and Samsung smart TVs
- Basic plan: up to 1080p, ad-free viewing, live stats, choice of commentary or stadium audio, one simultaneous stream. Listed at SAR 35/month or SAR 350/year
- Premium plan: up to 4K with HDR, two simultaneous devices, Radio Thmanyah access. Listed at SAR 70/month or SAR 700/year
Thmanyah notes that prices can vary by country, currency, app store, and payment provider, so check the price shown in your own account before subscribing. A 7-day free trial is available only on the annual Premium plan, and it automatically converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled first.
Thmanyah free satellite channels
Thmanyah also runs free-to-air channels that need no subscription or decryption card: thmanyah.1, thmanyah.2 and thmanyah.3. As of August 2026, these moved from Nilesat to Arabsat Badr 8, so update your receiver if you are still using old Nilesat settings.
| Setting | Details |
|---|---|
| Satellite | Arabsat Badr 8 |
| Orbital position | 26° East |
| Frequency | 11919 MHz |
| Polarization | Horizontal (H) |
| Technology | DVB-S2 8PSK |
| Symbol rate | 27500 |
| FEC | 3/4 |
| Encryption | Free-to-air |
Anyone with a dish already pointed toward that satellite region, including much of the Gulf, the Levant and North Africa, can watch without paying anything.
2. DAZN: The Main Option in Central Europe and Canada
DAZN holds exclusive live rights to the Saudi Pro League for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the UK and Canada, according to the league’s official broadcaster listings and reporting from Arab News and IMG.
The service streams through a browser, mobile apps and connected TV devices, and it also runs a free English-language highlights hub that anyone worldwide can access at no cost, separate from full live match access.
DAZN’s subscription price is not fixed globally. It varies by country and by the selected package, and the company has adjusted pricing more than once in recent years in markets such as the UK and Germany. Always check the price displayed inside the DAZN app or on dazn.com for your own country before signing up, since a rate quoted for one region will not match another.
For a French audience specifically, streamer Zack Nani also holds separate streaming rights for the Saudi Pro League, alongside the platform ComoTV, as part of the league’s push toward younger, digital-first audiences.
3. Fox Sports: Coverage for the US and Latin America
In the United States, Fox Sports carries live Saudi Pro League matches. Coverage is typically available through the Fox Sports app and website, which usually require signing in with a pay-TV provider account, or through a streaming bundle such as Fubo that carries the Fox Sports channel package.
The same broadcast group extends into Latin America. Fox Sports also holds rights across Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, per the league’s most recent international rights agreement announced through IMG in 2025.
If you already pay for a cable package or a live TV streaming bundle that includes Fox Sports, you likely already have access. If not, a Fox Sports-inclusive plan from a service like Fubo is the most direct paid route.
4. Network 10: Free Live Coverage in Australia
Australian fans get one of the best deals available anywhere. Network 10, through its free 10 Play app and website, broadcasts Saudi Pro League matches live at no cost. This includes matches involving Al Nassr and other major clubs each week.
There is no subscription fee. You only need the free 10 Play app or access to the Network 10 website, making Australia one of the simplest markets to follow the league in terms of cost.
5. ESPN: The Main Route Across Africa
For much of Africa, ESPN carries Saudi Pro League matches under the league’s current international rights deal, arranged through IMG. Access usually comes through pay-TV bundles such as DStv, or via the ESPN app, where it is offered as part of a package in your country.
Coverage terms and channel numbers vary by African country and provider, so check your local DStv or pay-TV guide, or the ESPN app listings for your region, to confirm which package includes Saudi Pro League matches.
6. YouTube and OneFootball: Free Highlights and Live Access in Select Countries
Even without a paid subscription, you can follow the Saudi Pro League for free through YouTube and OneFootball. Both platforms offer highlight packages, and in a specific group of countries, including the UK, the Nordic countries, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Serbia, fans also get access to select live matches through this arrangement, according to reporting from Inside World Football.
This is a useful backup option if you are travelling, checking scores casually, or simply want to see the goals without paying for a full subscription.
Other Markets Worth Knowing About
Rights holders vary almost everywhere, and new deals are added each season. A few more confirmed partners as of the 2025-27 season:
- Movistar Plus+ carries the league in Spain
- Globo and its SporTV channels show select matches in Brazil, alongside the YouTube channel Canal Goat
- Sportitalia and ComoTV cover Italy
- SPOTV covers several markets across Asia, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan and Malaysia
If your country is not covered above, the Saudi Pro League’s official broadcaster page lists all confirmed partners by territory and is the most reliable place to check before you subscribe to anything.
Free vs Paid: Which Should You Choose?
| Situation | Best pick |
|---|---|
| You live in MENA and want free access | Thmanyah free tier or free satellite channels |
| You live in MENA and want 4K | Thmanyah Premium |
| You live in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the UK or Canada | DAZN |
| You live in the US, Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean | Fox Sports, via cable login or Fubo |
| You live in Australia | Network 10 / 10 Play, free |
| You live in Africa | ESPN via DStv or the ESPN app |
| You just want goals and clips, from anywhere | YouTube or OneFootball |
Should You Use Unofficial Streaming Sites?
No. Unofficial sites offering “free” Saudi Pro League streams are often loaded with intrusive ads, malware-adjacent pop-ups, and streams that drop mid-match. They also generate no revenue for the clubs or the league. With free legal options already available in most regions, from Thmanyah’s satellite channels to Network 10 in Australia to YouTube highlights worldwide, there is little reason to use them.
Final Words
The Saudi Pro League’s broadcast footprint has grown fast, and most fans now have at least one legal, free way to follow it, alongside paid options for better quality or extra features. Match your country to the right platform above, check the current price inside the app before you subscribe, and you are set for the season.
