Buy Al Ahli tickets for the 2026/27 Season and watch the reigning two-time champions of Asia in Jeddah. Al-Ahli Saudi FC won the AFC Champions League Elite in 2025 and retained it in 2026, becoming the first club to defend the continental title since 2005. Most home matches are played at King Abdullah Sports City, the 60,000-seat stadium known as Alinma Stadium and nicknamed the Shining Jewel, with selected fixtures at the smaller Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City.
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This is the Al-Ahli of Jeddah, founded in 1937, not Egypt's Al Ahly or the UAE's Shabab Al Ahli. This guide explains how pricing works, where to sit, how tickets are sold in Saudi Arabia and what to expect on matchday, so you can choose the right seat with confidence.
Saudi Pro League tickets are released digitally through the league's ticketing partner, usually a week or two before each match. For a standard league fixture, that window is enough. For the Jeddah derby with Al-Ittihad, visits from Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr or a continental final, demand can far exceed supply within hours. Before the 2026 AFC Champions League Elite final, supporters reported online queues of more than a million people.
That pattern makes planning difficult for visitors. A supporter flying in from Dubai, Cairo, London or elsewhere in the Gulf often needs to book travel well before tickets are released, and may not secure a seat in a release that sells out quickly. The club itself has warned supporters about unauthorised sellers on high-demand occasions, which makes the choice of where to buy all the more important.
A verified marketplace gives those buyers another route. Listings on 1BoxOffice show the seat category, price and delivery method before you pay, along with any conditions attached to the ticket. Because Saudi match tickets are issued digitally, read each listing's notes carefully so you know exactly how your ticket will reach you and what you need to bring for entry. Many nationalities can apply for a Saudi tourist e-visa online, but rules vary by passport, so confirm the current requirements before booking flights around a match.
1BoxOffice has been connecting football supporters with tickets since 2006, with a model built around buyer protection. Every listing comes from a vetted seller, every payment is encrypted and every order can be followed from purchase to delivery.
For a club with a large following across the Gulf, that structure removes guesswork. You see the price, seat category and delivery terms before committing, and support is available in English and Arabic if anything changes before matchday.
Al-Ahli's support has grown sharply since 2023, when the Public Investment Fund took a 75% stake and the club signed players such as Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Édouard Mendy and Franck Kessié. Back-to-back Asian titles followed, and crowds of close to 59,000 watched both continental finals at King Abdullah Sports City.
Demand still varies a great deal from fixture to fixture. The factors below explain which matches are tightest.
The practical lesson is that timing matters most for the derby, the Riyadh giants and continental knockout matches. For a standard league fixture against a mid-table side, listings typically remain available for longer and prices are far more forgiving.
Face values in the Saudi Pro League are low by European standards, with general admission for standard league fixtures typically between 30 and 90 riyals. For the March 2026 Jeddah derby at Alinma Stadium, club prices ranged from 30 riyals in the third tier to 70 riyals on the main facade, roughly £6 to £14 at current exchange rates. Premium sideline categories have typically ranged from about 250 to 600 riyals, around £50 to £120, with VIP and VVIP hospitality above 1,500 riyals.
Three factors move the price most. The first is the opponent: a derby or a visit from Al-Hilal or Al-Nassr draws far more demand than a match against a promoted side. The second is the competition, as continental knockout matches and cup finals carry a premium over league fixtures. The third is location, with central sideline seats priced far above the upper tiers and behind the goals.
Resale prices follow demand rather than face value. Because face values are low and release windows are short, resale listings for the highest-demand fixtures often sit many times above face value, while standard league matches can be close to the club price. Buying early secures choice for high-demand matches.
Release timing adds to the pressure. Club tickets for league matches typically go on sale only seven to ten days before kick-off, and the most popular fixtures can sell out within hours of release. Visitors who need to book flights and hotels weeks in advance often cannot wait for that window, which is why many international supporters look to resale listings from the start.
| Type of Ticket | Typical Price Range (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Saudi Pro League (standard fixtures, face value) | £2 – £18 |
| Jeddah derby and Riyadh giants (face value) | £6 – £14 for general categories; premium seats higher |
| High-demand fixtures (resale) | Typically well above face value; from around £100 for the highest-demand matches |
| AFC Champions League Elite | Varies by round; knockout matches and finals carry a premium |
| Premium sideline (Gold and Silver categories) | £50 – £120 |
| VIP and VVIP hospitality | £300+ |
Prices reflect typical ranges and may change as demand and availability shift.
Yes. A paid membership is not required to buy a general admission ticket. Tickets for Saudi Pro League matches are sold digitally through the league's ticketing platform, and the club's membership tiers offer priority booking windows for supporters who want earlier access to high-demand fixtures.
The barrier for visitors is timing rather than membership. Releases for the derby, matches against Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr and continental knockout ties can sell out within hours, and digital queues can be very long. A supporter outside Saudi Arabia may also be unfamiliar with the ticketing app or unable to act the moment a release opens.
A marketplace removes the need to time a release. You choose the fixture, compare listings by category and price and pay in GBP through secure, encrypted payment. Each listing states how and when the ticket will be delivered and any conditions attached, so you know exactly what you are buying before you commit.
Al-Ahli sell season tickets each summer through the league's ticketing partner, giving supporters a seat for home league matches across the campaign. Season ticket culture is still growing in Saudi Arabia, where buying for individual matches has long been the norm, but the club's recent success and the arrival of high-profile players have pushed more supporters towards committing for a full season.
Since the 2024/25 season, the Saudi Pro League has used a single ticketing partner for league matches, with tickets issued digitally and revenue passed to clubs after operating fees. The league set a minimum ticket price of 10 riyals and capped 30% of seats at 30 riyals or less, and it has stated an aim of eliminating black-market sales. The league has also said that clubs will be able to connect the platform to their own websites over time, adding more ways for supporters to buy. The products below explain how tickets are sold. Prices are set by the club each season, so treat the table as a guide to the structure rather than a fixed price list.
| Product | What It Covers | How It Works | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season ticket | Home Saudi Pro League matches across the season | Sold before the season through the league's ticketing partner | Released each summer |
| Membership priority | Earlier access to high-demand fixtures | Tiered club membership with priority booking windows | Set by the club each season |
| Single match ticket | One home fixture | Digital release, usually one to two weeks before the match | Limited for derbies and continental knockout matches |
| Premium and hospitality | Sideline, VIP and VVIP categories | Sold per match, with lounge and catering at the top levels | Limited numbers |
| Resale listing | Any fixture with seller availability | Set by the seller | Delivery terms shown on each listing |
The right seat depends first on which stadium is hosting. King Abdullah Sports City is a large, modern bowl about 30 kilometres north of downtown Jeddah, opened in 2014 with the King's Cup final between Al-Ahli and Al-Shabab. It holds more than 60,000, and its steep tiers and enclosed design keep supporters close to the pitch. Al-Ahli share it with Al-Ittihad.
Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, in south-east Jeddah, is the older venue used for selected matches. Built for around 27,000, it now seats about 20,000 after non-seating places were removed in 2009. Ticket categories at both grounds are typically sold by tier and side, from the main facade along the halfway line to the upper tiers and the areas behind the goals. Because Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City holds only around a third of the larger stadium's capacity, every category can sell out quickly when a popular opponent is scheduled there, so confirm the venue before you buy.
| Area | Best For | Price Bracket | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main facade (sideline) | A central view along the halfway line | Mid to upper | Highest general admission category |
| Corner facade | Good angles at a lower price | Mid | Sits between the sideline and the ends |
| Behind the goals | Atmosphere with the home support | Lower | Home to the most vocal supporters |
| Third tier | The lowest-priced seats | Lower | Elevated view; usually the widest choice of seats |
| Gold and Silver premium | Comfort and a central view | Upper | Premium sideline categories |
| VIP and VVIP | Hospitality and lounge access | Premium | Limited numbers per match |
Al-Ahli's away trips take supporters across the Kingdom, from Riyadh and Dammam to Abha, Tabuk and Buraidah. Most journeys outside Jeddah are made by air, and the trips to Riyadh for meetings with Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab are the most popular. The 2026/27 league also includes three promoted clubs, Abha, Al-Faisaly and Al-Diriyah, adding trips to the south-west and to venues around Riyadh. Al-Ahli also play Al-Ittihad as the away side at King Abdullah Sports City, so a derby is never far from home.
League regulations have provided for a split of seats between home and away supporters, and away sections are distributed through the ticketing platform for each match. In the AFC Champions League Elite, away allocations are set by the host club, and travel to East Asia, Qatar or the UAE requires early planning. The league stage pits Al-Ahli against clubs from across West Asia, while the knockout rounds can bring trips further east, as the 2026 quarter-final in Malaysia against Johor Darul Ta'zim showed.
| Topic | What to Know |
|---|---|
| Domestic away allocation | League rules have provided for a 70-30 split between home and away supporters |
| Jeddah derby as the away side | Played at King Abdullah Sports City; buy seats in the correct supporters' area |
| Continental away section | Allocated by the host club under AFC rules |
| Access requirements | Digital tickets; carry photo ID and follow the instructions on your ticket |
| Travel within Saudi Arabia | Domestic flights link Jeddah with Riyadh, Dammam, Abha and Tabuk |
Families, groups of friends and corporate guests want very different things from a match. The table below matches common priorities with the area that suits them. Use it as a starting point, then read each listing's notes for the exact section and any restrictions.
Groups should also think about sitting together. Pairs are the easiest to find, while blocks of four or more become scarce for high-demand fixtures. If staying together matters more than the exact area, widen your search to the upper tiers, where larger blocks are more common.
| Priority | Best Option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best atmosphere | Behind the goals | Chanting, drums and flags from the home support |
| Best view | Main facade, central blocks | A balanced sightline along the halfway line |
| Family-friendly | Family sections or the corner facade | Calmer areas suited to younger supporters |
| Premium experience | VIP and VVIP | Lounge access, catering and central seats |
| Lower-priced option | Third tier at standard league fixtures | The lowest face values and the widest range of seats |
King Abdullah Sports City opened on 1 May 2014 with the King's Cup final between Al-Ahli and Al-Shabab, and it quickly became one of the landmark venues in Asian football. Located around 30 kilometres north of downtown Jeddah, it is the largest stadium in Saudi Arabia by seating capacity, with a full capacity of just over 62,000. Since 2025 it has carried the sponsored name Alinma Stadium. It was built by a joint venture of Al Muhaidib Contracting and BESIX, and its pitch uses paspalum turf, a grass suited to Jeddah's heat and coastal climate.
The stadium has hosted major international events as well as Saudi football. It was a venue for the 2023 Club World Cup, staged both AFC Champions League Elite finals won by Al-Ahli and is planned as a venue for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and the 2034 World Cup, for which a capacity of 58,432 has been proposed. Away from football, it has staged professional wrestling and tennis events, including the Next Gen ATP Finals. On 3 May 2025, 58,281 supporters watched Al-Ahli beat Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 to win their first Asian title, and on 25 April 2026, 58,984 saw them beat Machida Zelvia 1-0 after extra time to retain it.
It is also the venue where Saudi football changed for good. On 12 January 2018, Al-Ahli's home match against Al-Batin became the first football match in the Kingdom that women could attend, with 14,000 seats set aside for female supporters. Today families are a familiar part of the crowd at Al-Ahli matches.
The Jeddah derby has produced the stadium's biggest club crowds. A record 59,026 watched Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad draw 1-1 in December 2014, and derby nights still fill the bowl with green and white at one end and yellow and black at the other. The design keeps noise inside the stadium, and on big nights the atmosphere carries across the city's northern suburbs.
Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City is the club's other home. Built around 1970 in south-east Jeddah, in the Al Waziriah district between King Abdulaziz University and the city's industrial area, with the Jeddah to Makkah expressway on its eastern side, it was renovated in 2023 with new seating colours and upgraded gates. It hosted two matches at the 2023 Club World Cup and continues to stage selected Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad fixtures, offering a more intimate setting than the larger bowl to the north.
Getting to either ground is easiest by taxi or ride-hailing app, as most visitors do not drive in Jeddah. King Abdullah Sports City sits well north of the centre, so allow plenty of time before evening kick-offs, when traffic on the main northern routes can be heavy. Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City is closer to central and southern Jeddah and is usually quicker to reach from the old town.
Many visitors combine a match with time in Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district or along the Corniche. Evening kick-offs leave the day free, and King Abdulaziz International Airport handles direct flights from across the Gulf, the Middle East and Europe, making a weekend in Jeddah an easy addition to a trip.
Hospitality at King Abdullah Sports City ranges from premium sideline seating to VIP and VVIP lounges with catering. Gold and Silver categories have typically ranged from about 250 to 600 riyals, while VIP and VVIP packages have started above 1,500 riyals, with lounge access and catering at the top levels.
Inclusions vary by fixture and category. Premium football hospitality is relatively new in the Kingdom: VVIP tickets for Saudi Pro League matches were first introduced in 2018 at 10,000 riyals. Read the listing notes on any hospitality ticket for the exact inclusions, dress code and arrival times. For the derby, matches against Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr and continental knockout ties, premium seats are among the first to sell.
| Package | What It Includes | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | A premium sideline seat | From around £50 at face value |
| Gold | Central premium seating along the halfway line | Up to around £120 at face value |
| VIP | Premium seating with lounge access and catering | From around £300 at face value |
| VVIP | The top hospitality level with exclusive lounge facilities | Set by the club per fixture |
Buying through 1BoxOffice takes a few minutes, and every step shows you what you are paying for before you commit. Here is how an order works from first search to matchday.
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Find your fixture
Open the Al Ahli listings and choose the match you want, whether it is a Saudi Pro League fixture, a cup tie or a continental night in Jeddah. Confirm the date, competition and stadium before going further.
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Compare listings by category, price and the number of seats available together. Read the listing notes for delivery format, any restrictions and whether the seats are in the home, away or family section.
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Review your order
Confirm the fixture, quantity, category and total price, including any fees, before moving to payment. This is the moment to make sure the date, stadium and kick-off time match your travel plans.
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Pay through the encrypted payment process. Your order is protected by the 150% money-back guarantee, so if your tickets do not arrive and no suitable alternative is offered, you are eligible for a full refund.
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Follow your delivery
Use track order to follow your purchase until the tickets reach you. Digital tickets for matches in Saudi Arabia are often issued close to matchday.
Once your order is confirmed, keep your confirmation email and account details to hand. Saudi Pro League kick-off times can be confirmed close to matchday, so allow some flexibility when booking travel.
These are the fixture types where listings typically thin out fastest, and where buying early gives you the widest choice of seats together. Kick-off times for league matches are often confirmed close to matchday, so build some flexibility into travel plans for these fixtures.
| Fixture Type | Why It Moves Fast |
|---|---|
| Jeddah derby against Al-Ittihad | A shared city and stadium; derby tickets typically sell out on release |
| Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr in Jeddah | Star players and national attention draw supporters from across the Kingdom |
| AFC Champions League Elite knockout matches | Continental stakes and back-to-back titles have raised demand; digital queues for the 2026 final exceeded a million |
| King's Cup and Super Cup finals | One-off dates with a trophy at stake |
| Title-deciding league fixtures | Matches with the championship at stake draw far larger crowds than a normal round |
Delivery depends on the fixture and how the ticket is issued. Every listing states its delivery type, so review it before buying.
Saudi Pro League tickets are issued digitally, and the league has moved towards fully digital ticketing. Follow any instructions in the listing notes on how your ticket will be issued, and make sure your phone is set up and charged before you leave for the stadium. Mobile signal can be stretched when tens of thousands of supporters arrive at once, so open or download your ticket before you reach the gates and keep your order confirmation available offline.
Entry procedures at Saudi stadiums are well organised, but crowds for big matches are large. A little preparation keeps the walk from gate to seat simple.
Aim to arrive at least an hour before kick-off for league matches and earlier for the derby and continental nights. Before the 2025 continental final, King Abdullah Sports City reached capacity hours before kick-off, so the most popular matches reward an early start. Allow extra time for the drive north to the stadium.
Carry your passport or national ID, as entry procedures may include identity requests, and keep your digital ticket ready to scan. Follow the instructions shown on your ticket and the match listing, which are the closest guide to the entry process for each fixture. Respect seat categories and segregated areas, as stewards may refuse entry to the wrong section.
Families and women have attended Saudi football since 2018, and seating arrangements at each match are shown on the ticket and listing. If you are attending as a family or mixed group, confirm before buying that the seats suit your party, as some areas may be designated for particular groups of supporters. Children should stay with an accompanying adult throughout the match.
Bring as little as possible. Large bags are typically refused, and there is no guarantee of storage near the stadium. Flares, pyrotechnics, glass and banners without approval are prohibited, and searches are a condition of entry. Dress modestly and follow local customs inside and around the stadium.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club |
| Founded | 1937, Jeddah |
| Nicknames | Al-Malaki (The Royals), Al-Raqi (The Classy Ones) |
| Colours | Green and white |
| Main stadium | King Abdullah Sports City (Alinma Stadium), capacity just over 60,000 |
| Second venue | Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City |
| Ownership | Public Investment Fund (75%), Al-Ahli Non-Profit Foundation (25%) |
| Head coach | Marino Pušić |
| League | Saudi Pro League |
| Continental titles | AFC Champions League Elite, 2024/25 and 2025/26 |
Al-Ahli's story runs from a group of Jeddah students in the 1930s to back-to-back Asian titles in the 2020s. In between came golden eras, Brazilian coaching legends, a historic treble and the shock of relegation.
Thirteen young men are named by the club as its founders, among them members of the Shams, Batterjee and Saber families, and the club made its home on what is now Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street, known locally as Tahlia Street. Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal, regarded by the club as its spiritual father, drove its growth across sport, and Al-Ahli later established the first football academy in Saudi Arabia, the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Youth Academy. Cup success arrived early, and the club established itself as one of the leading sides in the western region.
The club's identity reaches beyond football. Its nicknames include Al-Malaki (the Royals), Ma'aqil Al-Usood (the Stronghold of Lions) and Safir Al-Umam (the Ambassador of Nations). On 3 July 2009 King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz granted Al-Ahli the title Ambassador of the Nation. According to the club, Pelé, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff are among the famous names to have worn its kit, and its multi-sport success includes Asian and Gulf titles in handball and volleyball.
The late 1970s and early 1980s made Al-Ahli a national power. Over the years the club brought in renowned Brazilian coaches, including Didi, the first Brazilian to coach a Saudi club, and Telê Santana, who also coached Brazil's national team. Three consecutive King's Cups were followed by two national league titles, and the 1979 King's Cup final win over Al-Ittihad remains one of the most celebrated results in the derby's history. The club's reach extended beyond Saudi Arabia, with a first Gulf Club Champions Cup in 1985 and a first Asian final in 1986.
The 2000s brought regional silverware, including the Arab Champions League and a share of the Gulf club record. In 2009 the club won four international championships across its sports teams, including Gulf titles in football and volleyball and the Asian and Gulf championships in handball. In 2012, Al-Ahli beat Al-Ittihad over two legs in the Asian semi-final before losing the final in Ulsan. Greater success was still to come. Between 2014 and 2016, Al-Ahli went 51 league matches unbeaten, a Saudi record, and in 2016 they won the league, the King's Cup and the Super Cup, becoming the first Saudi side to win that treble in one year. The title was sealed with a 3-1 win over Al-Hilal, and players such as Taisir Al-Jassim and Omar Al Somah became popular figures in Jeddah.
Relegation in 2022 was a shock for one of Saudi football's biggest clubs, but Al-Ahli won the First Division at the first attempt. The PIF takeover in 2023 transformed the squad. Mahrez arrived from Manchester City, Firmino from Liverpool, Mendy from Chelsea, Kessié from Barcelona, Merih Demiral from Atalanta and Roger Ibañez from Roma, all under coach Matthias Jaissle, and Ivan Toney followed in 2024 to lead the attack. The 2025 Asian final, won at home with goals from Galeno and Kessié, completed an unbeaten 13-match campaign and made Firmino, Mendy and Mahrez the first players to win both the European and Asian Champions League. A year later, ten-man Al-Ahli beat Machida Zelvia through Feras Al Brikan's extra-time goal to become the first club to retain the title since Al-Ittihad in 2005. Pušić, who previously led Shakhtar Donetsk and Al Jazira, took over in August 2026 on a contract until 2028. His previous clubs include FC Twente, whom he led to the Dutch second-tier title, and he was part of the Feyenoord staff that won the Eredivisie in 2022/23, giving Al-Ahli a coach with title-winning experience in Europe and the Gulf.
These are the figures and players whose contributions define Al-Ahli's history, from the club's founding patron to the stars of its back-to-back Asian titles.
| Legend | Role | Contribution | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal | Patron and leader | Regarded by the club as its spiritual father, he drove Al-Ahli's growth across football and other sports. The club's youth academy and one of its stadiums carry his name. | Founding figure of the club's modern era |
| Taisir Al-Jassim | Midfielder | A creative midfielder and long-serving figure of the club's sides in the 2010s. He finished as the club's leading scorer in two seasons from midfield. | Club top scorer in 2011/12 and 2013/14 |
| Riyad Mahrez | Winger | The Algerian arrived in 2023 and became one of the faces of the club's revival. His late goal against Al-Duhail kept the 2026 Asian campaign alive. | 2025 and 2026 AFC Champions League Elite |
| Roberto Firmino | Forward | The Brazilian joined from Liverpool in 2023 and set up both goals in the 2025 Asian final. He became one of the first players to win both continental Champions League titles. | 2025 AFC Champions League Elite |
| Édouard Mendy | Goalkeeper | The Senegalese goalkeeper has been a pillar of both Asian title runs. He saved a penalty in the 2025 Super Cup shootout against Al-Nassr. | 2025 and 2026 AFC Champions League Elite; 2025 Super Cup |
| Franck Kessié | Midfielder | The Ivorian scored in the 2025 Asian final and was named the most valuable player of the 2026 final. He also scored in the 2025 Super Cup final. | Two Asian titles; 2026 final MVP |
Al-Ahli's honours list spans domestic, regional and continental competitions. Counts below are cross-referenced against club publications and independent records. Totals for the King's Cup differ between sources depending on which early editions are included, so the figure below uses the lower, widely recorded count.
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 2 (2024/25, 2025/26) |
| Saudi league (national league era) | 3 (1977/78, 1983/84, 2015/16) |
| King's Cup | At least 8 (most recently 2016) |
| Crown Prince's Cup | 6 |
| Saudi Super Cup | 2 (2016, 2025) |
| Gulf Club Champions Cup | 3 (1985, 2002, 2008) |
| Arab Champions League | 1 (2002/03) |
| Saudi Federation Cup | 3 (2001, 2002, 2007) |
| Saudi First Division | 1 (2022/23) |
Al-Ahli's fixtures carry city pride, national rivalries and continental history. These are the matches supporters circle first.
The Jeddah derby is one of the most prominent rivalries in Saudi football. The clubs first met in a 1951 friendly that ended 0-0, and across 189 competitive meetings Al-Ahli have won 72 to Al-Ittihad's 60, with 57 draws. League meetings are almost perfectly balanced at 37 wins to 35. The derby has produced famous cup finals, including Al-Ahli's win in the 1979 King's Cup final and their 4-2 penalty shootout victory after a goalless 2011 final, and the record crowd of 59,026 was set at King Abdullah Sports City in 2014.
The fixture has produced lopsided results in both directions. Al-Ittihad won 7-0 in a 1960 King's Cup tie, while Al-Ahli won 5-0 in 1965 and again in 1976. In the modern era, Al-Ahli won 4-2 in the 2016 title-winning season and beat their neighbours over two legs in the 2012 Asian semi-final, the derby's only meeting in Asia's top club competition.
Al-Hilal are the most successful club in Saudi football and Al-Ahli's fiercest rivals for the title. The 2016 championship was sealed with a 3-1 win over Al-Hilal, and meetings between the two remain among the highest-profile fixtures in the league calendar.
The rivalry with Al-Nassr has grown with the arrival of global stars on both sides. Al-Ahli beat Al-Nassr on penalties in the 2025 Super Cup final in Hong Kong after a 2-2 draw, with Mendy saving a penalty and Galeno scoring the decisive kick. Matches between the two now attract international attention. That Super Cup final swung back and forth: Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty for Al-Nassr, Kessié equalised in first-half stoppage time, Marcelo Brozović restored Al-Nassr's lead late on and Roger Ibañez headed a last-minute equaliser to force the shootout.
Before the Asian titles came the heartbreak of 2012. Al-Ahli finished second in their group, beat Al-Jazira on penalties away in the round of 16, overcame Sepahan 4-1 on aggregate and knocked out Al-Ittihad in the semi-final. The final, played in Ulsan on 10 November 2012, ended in a 3-0 defeat to Ulsan Hyundai, a result that made the eventual triumph in Jeddah all the sweeter.
The 2025 AFC Champions League Elite final in Jeddah was the night Al-Ahli finally became champions of Asia at the third attempt, after losing finals in 1986 and 2012. Galeno curled in the opener and Kessié headed the second, both from Firmino assists, in front of 58,281 at King Abdullah Sports City. The win completed an unbeaten 13-match campaign and earned the club a $10 million prize, and it made Al-Ahli only the third Saudi club to win the Asian title, after Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad.
A year later, Al-Ahli retained the title against Japan's Machida Zelvia. Reduced to ten men after Zakaria Hawsawi's 68th-minute red card, they held on and won through substitute Feras Al Brikan's goal six minutes into extra time. Kessié was named the final's most valuable player, and the crowd of 58,984 celebrated the first successful title defence in Asia since 2005. The road to that final was dramatic: Al-Ahli finished second in the western league stage, beat Al-Duhail through Mahrez's 117th-minute winner, then came from behind to beat Johor Darul Ta'zim 2-1 away and Vissel Kobe 2-1 in Jeddah.
| Season | Summary |
|---|---|
| 2021/22 | A difficult season ended with Al-Ahli finishing 15th with 32 points and relegation to the First Division. Besnik Hasi was replaced by Robert Siboldi in March. Omar Al Somah led the scoring. The King's Cup run ended in the quarter-finals against Al-Shabab. |
| 2022/23 | Al-Ahli won the Saudi First Division at the first attempt to return to the top flight. The title restored the club's place among the elite. The summer that followed brought the PIF takeover and a wave of high-profile signings. |
| 2023/24 | Under Matthias Jaissle, Al-Ahli finished third with 65 points as Mahrez, Firmino, Mendy, Kessié, Demiral and Ibañez settled in. Feras Al Brikan led the scoring with 15 goals in all competitions. The King's Cup ended in the round of 16 against Abha. Al-Hilal won the league. |
| 2024/25 | Al-Ahli finished fifth in the league with 67 points from 21 wins but won the AFC Champions League Elite unbeaten, beating Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the final in Jeddah. Ivan Toney scored 30 goals in all competitions. The King's Cup ended early. |
| 2025/26 | The season opened with the Super Cup, won on penalties against Al-Nassr in Hong Kong. Al-Ahli retained the Asian title with a 1-0 extra-time win over Machida Zelvia and finished third in the league with 81 points from 25 wins, scoring 71 goals and conceding 25. The King's Cup run ended in the semi-finals, the club also reached the second round of the Intercontinental Cup, and Toney was again the club's leading scorer. |
Al-Ahli's squad combines Saudi internationals with established stars from Europe and South America. The list below covers key members of the first-team squad named for the season. Squad numbers and personnel can change in transfer windows.
| No. | Player | Position | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Édouard Mendy | Goalkeeper | Senegal |
| 1 | Abdulrahman Al Sanbi | Goalkeeper | Saudi Arabia |
| 3 | Roger Ibañez | Defender | Brazil |
| 28 | Merih Demiral | Defender | Türkiye |
| 24 | Abubacarr Kinteh | Defender | Gambia |
| 5 | Mohammed Sulaiman | Defender | Saudi Arabia |
| 2 | Zakaria Hawsawi | Defender | Saudi Arabia |
| 46 | Rayan Hamed | Defender | Saudi Arabia |
| 6 | Valentin Atangana | Midfielder | France |
| 8 | Eduard Spertsyan | Midfielder | Armenia |
| 19 | Artem Bondarenko | Midfielder | Ukraine |
| 4 | Ibrahima Diaby | Midfielder | France |
| 7 | Francisco Trincão | Forward | Portugal |
| 13 | Galeno | Forward | Brazil |
| 17 | Ivan Toney | Forward | England |
| 9 | Feras Al Brikan | Forward | Saudi Arabia |
| 20 | Matheus Gonçalves | Forward | Brazil |
The summer of 2026 reshaped the side. Mahrez and Kessié departed, while Francisco Trincão arrived from Sporting CP and Eduard Spertsyan from Krasnodar to take on their creative roles, alongside defender Abubacarr Kinteh from Tromsø. Toney, Galeno, Mendy and Al Brikan remain from the side that won back-to-back Asian titles. Toney has been the club's leading scorer since arriving, with 30 goals in all competitions in 2024/25, while Al Brikan, the matchwinner in the 2026 final, is the leading Saudi forward in the squad. Valentin Atangana and Matheus Gonçalves, signed from Reims and Flamengo in 2025, add youth to an experienced spine.
Yes. Club releases are digital and can sell out quickly, but a verified marketplace lets visitors compare listings by category and price. Each listing explains how the ticket will be delivered.
Most home matches are at King Abdullah Sports City, known as Alinma Stadium, about 30 kilometres north of downtown Jeddah. Selected fixtures are played at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City in south-east Jeddah.
Club prices for the March 2026 derby ranged from 30 to 70 riyals for general categories. Derby tickets typically sell out on release, so resale listings sit well above face value.
Yes. Families have attended Saudi football since 2018, when an Al-Ahli home match became the first that women could attend. Read the listing notes to confirm the section suits your group.
Al-Ahli have won the AFC Champions League Elite twice, in 2025 and 2026. They were the first club to retain Asia's top club title since Al-Ittihad in 2005.
Whether you are planning a derby night at the Shining Jewel or a continental evening in Jeddah, 1BoxOffice makes the process simple and secure. As a verified marketplace established in 2006, it backs every order with a 150% money-back guarantee, so you can book your seats for Al-Ahli with confidence.
Sources: Al-Ahli Saudi FC club website, Saudi Pro League, Asian Football Confederation, Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Ahram Online, The National, The New Arab, Goal, FotMob, Wikipedia. 1BoxOffice is an independent ticket marketplace and is not affiliated with Al-Ahli Saudi FC, the Saudi Pro League or the AFC.
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