Buy Al Ettifaq tickets for the 2026/27 Season and watch one of the founding powers of Saudi football at EGO Stadium in Dammam, the compact, football-only ground the club has called home since its redevelopment in 2023. Al Ettifaq begin the campaign under new head coach Arthur Papas, who returned to the club in July 2026 after serving as an assistant there earlier in his career, and the Saudi Pro League season brings Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad and the Eastern Province derby to the city.
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Al Ettifaq were founded in 1945 and became the first club from Dammam to win the Saudi league, the first to win it unbeaten and the first Saudi side to lift an international club trophy. In recent seasons the club has attracted global attention, with Steven Gerrard in the dugout and Georginio Wijnaldum in the side. The sections below cover how tickets are sold, where to sit at EGO Stadium, what the Eastern derby involves and the history behind the green and red.
Tickets for Saudi Pro League matches are sold through the league's central ticketing system, with WeBook named as the league's ticketing partner. Seats for Al Ettifaq's home matches are typically released around a couple of weeks before each fixture, and buyers need an account on the platform before they can purchase. For a supporter abroad, that short window and the account set-up can be the hardest part of planning a trip.
The ground adds a second constraint. EGO Stadium holds around 13,000 after its redevelopment, which makes it one of the smaller grounds in the league. That suits the atmosphere, because the stands are close to the pitch, but it means the visits of Al Nassr, Al Hilal and Al Ittihad, whose followings stretch across the country, can put real pressure on availability.
A ticket marketplace widens the options when the central sale does not fit your plans. Listings on 1BoxOffice come from sellers whose plans have changed, and they can cover fixtures or sections that are no longer available through the league's platform. Read each listing's notes on delivery and entry carefully before you buy, and keep the ID you used for the booking with you on the day.
1BoxOffice has operated as a ticket marketplace since 2006 and has a strong following across the Gulf, which makes Saudi football a natural part of what it does. For Al Ettifaq's matches, the value is not that resale always sits below face value, because league prices are modest and the most popular fixtures rarely stay that way on the open market. The value is access when the central sale has closed, combined with protection if something fails.
For supporters travelling from the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait or further afield, that protection carries real weight. A trip to Dammam can involve flights into King Fahd International Airport or a drive across the King Fahd Causeway from Bahrain, so knowing what happens if tickets do not arrive is worth settling before you book anything else.
Demand at EGO Stadium depends on the visiting club more than on Al Ettifaq's league position. A midweek match against a smaller club can leave seats available until kick-off, while the visit of one of the Riyadh or Jeddah giants can fill the ground well in advance. The record attendance at the redeveloped stadium, 12,356, was set at its first league match in November 2023.
The factors below are the ones that shape availability through the season.
The practical conclusion is simple. For most league matches there is usually little pressure on availability, but for the visits of the leading clubs and the Eastern derby, decide early and buy once your travel is fixed.
Face values in the Saudi Pro League are modest. Typical club prices for Al Ettifaq's home matches have ranged from around 30 to 50 Saudi riyals behind the goal, 60 to 90 riyals in the upper corners and side sections and 100 to 150 riyals in the lower main stand, with VIP and premium hospitality from around 250 riyals. A basic league ticket is commonly priced between 50 and 100 riyals.
On the resale market, prices follow the opponent first and the section second. A lower main-stand seat for the visit of Al Hilal or Al Nassr can sell for several times its face value, while a seat behind the goal for a match against a smaller club may sell close to the original price. The Eastern derby with Al Qadsiah typically sits near the top of the domestic range.
Timing matters too. Tickets are released around two weeks before each match, and kick-off times are usually set for the evening. Prices can move once the date and time are confirmed and once it becomes clear which visiting stars are likely to play.
| Type of Ticket | Typical Price Range (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Saudi Pro League (standard fixtures, face value) | £6 – £30 depending on section |
| Saudi Pro League (high-demand fixtures, resale) | £18 – £90+ depending on section |
| King's Cup home ties | Usually in line with league prices, rising for later rounds |
| Hospitality and VIP | From around £50 at face value; resale from around £100 |
Prices reflect typical ranges and may change as demand and availability shift. Sterling figures are converted from Saudi riyal prices and are approximate.
Yes. Single-match tickets for Saudi Pro League matches are sold through the league's central platform, and no club membership is needed to buy one. Buyers do need to create an account on the platform, and tickets are linked to the account holder.
The practical barrier is timing. Tickets are typically released a couple of weeks before each match, and for the most popular fixtures the better sections can sell quickly. Supporters abroad also need to plan travel around that short window, which can be difficult when flights and hotels need to be booked further ahead.
That is where the resale market can help. Listings can appear for fixtures that have sold through the central platform, and they give visitors a way to fix their plans earlier. Check the listing notes for how the ticket will be issued to you, because Saudi league tickets are tied to the account and identity of the buyer.
Like most Saudi clubs, Al Ettifaq sell season access and supporter memberships through the league's ticketing systems, with details confirmed before each season. Most visitors buy single matches, and the central platform is designed for match-by-match sales rather than a large season-ticket base of the kind found in European football.
The table sets out the main ways into an Al Ettifaq match and what each one offers.
| Route | Who It Suits | What It Covers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central league sale | Supporters with an account on the league platform | Single home matches | Released around two weeks before each fixture |
| Season access and membership | Regular local supporters | Home league matches, subject to the club's terms | Details confirmed by the club each season |
| Visiting-club allocation | Supporters of the visiting club | The away section | Sold through the same central system |
| Resale listings | Visitors and supporters planning ahead | Selected fixtures, subject to availability | Check delivery method and entry notes before buying |
EGO Stadium was rebuilt between 2021 and 2023 to remove the old athletics track and bring the stands close to the pitch. The original ground had two side stands, and the redevelopment added covered stands behind both goals, turning it into a compact, four-sided football stadium. Ticket categories follow the same pattern across the ground, with the lower main stand priced highest and the ends priced lowest.
| Stand or Area | Best For | Price Bracket | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main stand, lower tier | Sightlines close to the pitch | Upper | Category 1 seats, the closest public seats to the halfway line |
| VIP and premium areas | Hospitality and comfort | Premium | Premium seating with hospitality access, priced from around 250 riyals at face value |
| Upper corners and side sections | A balanced view at a lower outlay | Mid | Category 2 seats, with a clear view across the pitch |
| Behind the goal, home end | Atmosphere with home supporters | Entry | Category 3 seats, where the most vocal Al Ettifaq supporters gather |
| Behind the goal, opposite end | A lower-priced seat | Entry | Category 3 seats, close to the action in a covered stand |
| Away section | Visiting supporters | Set by category | A separated section for supporters of the visiting club |
Because the stadium is compact and has no running track, even the end stands feel close to the action. For a neutral visitor, a Category 1 or Category 2 seat along the side gives the clearest view. If you are buying for a group, check the listing confirms the seats are together, and confirm whether the section is a family or general area.
Away travel in the Saudi Pro League covers long distances. Dammam is in the Eastern Province, and trips to Riyadh, Jeddah, Abha and Tabuk involve flights or long drives. Away sections are set by the host club, and tickets for them are sold through the same central league system.
| Away Travel Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Nearest away trips | Al Qadsiah and Al Khaleej in the Eastern Province, and Al Fateh in Al-Ahsa, are the shortest journeys |
| Riyadh | Around four hours by road or a short flight, for matches against Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Shabab, Al Riyadh and Al Diriyah |
| Jeddah and the west | A flight is the practical option for matches against Al Ittihad and Al Ahli |
| Away section | A separated section with its own entrance, the size set by the host club |
| Ticketing | Sold through the central league platform, linked to the buyer's account |
The Eastern Province gives Al Ettifaq supporters several short away trips. Al Qadsiah and Al Khaleej both play at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, and Al Fateh are based in Al-Ahsa, within easy driving distance. For matches in Riyadh or Jeddah, supporters typically fly and return the same night or the following morning.
If you are buying a home-area seat at an away ground as a neutral, follow the host club's ground rules and stewards' directions. If you want to sit with Al Ettifaq supporters, buy in the away section through the league's platform where possible.
Different supporters want different nights from the same fixture. The table pairs each priority with the part of EGO Stadium that suits it.
| Priority | Best Option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best atmosphere | Home end behind the goal | Where the most vocal Al Ettifaq supporters gather, close to the pitch in a covered stand |
| Best view | Main stand, lower tier | Category 1 seats close to the halfway line |
| Family-friendly | Family sections, where offered | Saudi stadiums commonly designate family areas, which are calmer and suited to younger supporters |
| Premium experience | VIP areas | Premium seating with hospitality access |
| Lower-priced option | Category 3 seats behind the goals | Face values from around 30 riyals, still close to the action |
EGO Stadium has a longer history than its modern look suggests. It opened in 1983 as the Abdullah Al-Dabal Stadium and for many years served mainly as Al Ettifaq's training ground and as a venue for friendlies and youth matches, while the first team played its league fixtures at the larger Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium. The ground sits a few streets from the home of Al Qadsiah, which says a lot about how close the Eastern Province's football rivalries are.
The transformation began in June 2021, when the Ministry of Sport announced a redevelopment. The athletics track was removed, the stands were reconfigured for football and new covered stands were added behind the goals. After delays, the stadium reopened in 2023 as the Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium, and its first league match, a 0-0 draw with Al Raed on 4 November 2023, drew a record 12,356 spectators. Georginio Wijnaldum scored the first competitive goal at the new ground in a 1-1 draw with Al Ittihad later that month.
On 31 October 2024, the naming rights were sold to EGO, a local delivery app, and the ground became EGO Stadium. Capacity figures vary between sources, with around 13,000 commonly given, but the effect is the same: a tight, steep, English-style ground in which supporters are close to the pitch.
For visitors, the compact design is the main appeal. Unlike the larger multi-purpose stadiums used by some Saudi clubs, EGO Stadium puts the crowd right on top of the action, and a full house for a big match produces a noise that carries well beyond its size.
Getting there is straightforward by car or taxi. Dammam is served by King Fahd International Airport, one of the largest airports in the world by land area, and the city is linked to Bahrain by the King Fahd Causeway. Public transport options to the stadium are limited, so most supporters drive or use ride-hailing apps, and parking around the ground can be busy before high-profile fixtures.
Dammam, Khobar and Dhahran form a single metropolitan area along the Gulf coast, with plenty of restaurants, cafés and malls. Many visitors stay in Khobar, where the Corniche is a popular place to eat before an evening kick-off. Matches are usually played in the evening, when temperatures are more comfortable, particularly in the warmer months at the start and end of the season.
Hospitality at EGO Stadium is concentrated in the VIP and premium areas of the main stand. Face values for these seats have started at around 250 riyals, rising to 500 riyals and above for the most exclusive areas, with prices varying by fixture.
Premium seats are sold through the same central ticketing system as general admission, and availability is confirmed match by match. For the visits of the leading clubs, premium seats typically sell first. If hospitality is part of a business trip, confirm what the package includes and where the seats are before you commit.
| Package | What It Includes | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| VIP seat | Premium seating in the main stand with hospitality access | From around 250 riyals (about £50) at face value |
| Premium hospitality | The most exclusive areas, with enhanced service | From around 500 riyals (about £100) at face value |
| Resale hospitality listings | Package contents as described in each listing | Set by the seller and may change with demand |
Buying a seat for an Al Ettifaq match on 1BoxOffice takes a few minutes. The steps below follow the purchase from choosing a fixture to tracking your order.
Step1
Find your fixture
Choose the match you want, then decide which part of the ground suits you before you filter by price. The home end suits supporters who want atmosphere, while the lower main stand suits those who want the view.
Step2
Create an account or log in
Set up your details through the 1BoxOffice register process before you start comparing seats. Your contact details and delivery information are then ready when the listing you want appears.
Step3
Select your seats
Compare listings by category, section and price, and check how many tickets each seller allows you to buy. If you need seats together, or seats in a family section, look for listings that confirm it.
Step4
Review the listing details
Read the delivery method, the ticket format and any restrictions before you continue. Saudi league tickets are linked to the buyer's account, so the listing notes on transfer and entry matter as much as the price.
Step5
Complete payment
Pay through the encrypted checkout. Your order is covered by the 150% money-back guarantee: if the original tickets are not received and no alternative is offered, you are eligible for a full refund and may also receive a credit voucher worth 50% of the order value, excluding fees and taxes, capped at £125.
Step6
Track your order
Use your order number and email address to track order progress at any time. Saudi league tickets are often released close to the match, so an order that is confirmed but not yet delivered is normal until the final days.
Once your seats are secured, confirm the kick-off time before you book any non-refundable travel. If you are travelling from outside the Gulf, check visa requirements well in advance.
Some matches at EGO Stadium behave very differently from the rest of the calendar. If your trip depends on one of the fixture types below, plan to buy well ahead.
| Fixture Type | Why It Moves Fast |
|---|---|
| Al Nassr at EGO Stadium | A national following and a squad of international stars, plus the meeting between Arthur Papas and his former mentor Ange Postecoglou. Demand from across the Eastern Province is typically strong. |
| Al Hilal at EGO Stadium | One of Asia's most decorated clubs and one of the most widely followed sides in Saudi Arabia. Its visits draw supporters from far beyond Dammam. |
| Al Ittihad and Al Ahli | The Jeddah clubs bring large followings and well-known players, and supporters living in the Eastern Province turn out in numbers. |
| Al Qadsiah in the Eastern derby | The region's leading local rivalry, between neighbouring clubs from Dammam and Khobar. Al Qadsiah's recent rise has made the fixture more competitive. |
| King's Cup ties against big clubs | A one-off cup tie against one of the leading sides can sell quickly once the draw is made, with a short window between draw and match. |
Every listing states its delivery method, and it is worth reading twice before payment, particularly if you are travelling from abroad. The main formats are:
If your listing says delivery will follow closer to the date, that is standard practice for Saudi league fixtures and does not mean anything has gone wrong.
Arrive at least an hour before kick-off, particularly for the visit of one of the leading clubs. Security checks take time, traffic around the stadium builds in the final hour and parking can be limited for high-profile fixtures.
Check your ticket for the gate and section before you set off, and confirm whether your seat is in a family or general area. Entrances for different sections can be on different sides of the ground, and walking around the outside takes longer than it looks.
Bring photo ID to every match. Saudi league tickets are linked to the buyer's account and identity, and checks can be made at entry. Supporters travelling from abroad should carry their passport and the visa used to enter the country.
Mobile entry is the norm, so a charged phone is essential rather than optional. Follow stewards' and security directions on arrival and departure, and respect the separation of family and general sections where they apply.
Bring as little as possible. Bags are searched at the entrances, and the safest approach is a small bag or nothing at all. If you are arriving straight from the airport, leave luggage in your car or hotel before you travel to the ground.
Saudi law prohibits alcohol, so it cannot be brought to the stadium or bought there. Pyrotechnics, glass, sharp objects and items that could be used as projectiles are not permitted, and large flags or banners may need clearance in advance. Dress modestly, in line with local customs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Al-Ettifaq Club |
| Founded | 1945, in Dammam, through the merger of three local clubs |
| Colours | Green and red (originally green and white) |
| Stadium | EGO Stadium (Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium), around 13,000 |
| Head coach (2026/27) | Arthur Papas, appointed in July 2026 |
| League | Saudi Pro League, eighteen clubs |
| Region | Eastern Province |
Al Ettifaq's history follows the growth of Saudi football itself. The club was formed by merging three Dammam sides, became the first Eastern Province club to win the league and was the first Saudi team to win an international club trophy. The four eras below explain how it got there and where it stands now.
The name reflects the club's origins in an agreement between rival local sides, and from the start Al Ettifaq carried the hopes of Dammam and the Eastern Province. Early cup successes established it as one of the leading clubs outside Riyadh and Jeddah at a time when Saudi football was still building its national structures.
The 1980s made Al Ettifaq one of the most successful clubs in the Arab world. The unbeaten title of 1982/83 and the Arab Club Champions Cup of 1984 set records that still define the club, and the side that included Jamal Mohammed produced a level of success no Eastern Province club had reached before. Khalil Al-Zayani, who joined at 15 and played his whole career at the club, then led it to a second title as manager.
The decades after the golden era brought cups rather than titles, as the Riyadh and Jeddah clubs grew in financial strength. Al Ettifaq remained a regular presence in regional competition and a respected club in Asian football, and its youth system continued to supply players to the Saudi national team.
The summer of 2023 changed the club's profile overnight. Gerrard, a Champions League winner as a player with Liverpool and a Scottish champion as manager of Rangers, arrived in July, and the club backed him with signings that made headlines across Europe. Jordan Henderson joined from Liverpool for a reported fee of around $15.5 million, Wijnaldum arrived from Paris Saint-Germain and Moussa Dembélé joined from Lyon on a free transfer. Henderson's stay lasted less than six months before he left for Ajax in January 2024, the same month Gerrard signed a contract extension that was due to run to 2027.
The Gerrard years brought Al Ettifaq global attention as part of the wider transformation of the Saudi Pro League. Results were mixed, with sixth place in 2023/24 followed by a difficult run that led to his departure, but the club finished seventh in each of the next two seasons under Saad Al-Shehri and now has a modern stadium of its own. Papas's appointment signals a focus on development and on challenging the league's established powers.
The Saudi Pro League is an eighteen-club competition in which every club plays every other club home and away, for a 34-match season. That means each of the league's leading sides visits EGO Stadium once a season, along with the Eastern Province rivals, which gives supporters a clear calendar of standout fixtures to plan around once the schedule is published.
At the bottom of the table, three clubs are relegated each season. In 2025/26 that was Al Najma, Al Okhdood and Damac, replaced for 2026/27 by Abha, Al Faisaly and Al Diriyah, the last of them reaching the top flight for the first time through the promotion play-off. At the top, the leading clubs qualify for the AFC's club competitions, which is the target for any side with ambitions of returning to continental football.
The league's recent growth has changed the matchday for visiting supporters. Clubs across the division have signed internationally known players and coaches, broadcast coverage has expanded and ticketing has moved to a central platform. For Al Ettifaq, competing with the resources of the Riyadh and Jeddah clubs is the challenge, and the club's recent strategy has leaned on developing players as well as selective signings.
Fixture dates and kick-off times are confirmed by the league ahead of each round, and international breaks, cup ties and the religious calendar can all shift the schedule. Keep your travel flexible until the date and time of your chosen match are fixed.
Arthur Papas's appointment in July 2026 is a homecoming of sorts. The Australian coach first joined Al Ettifaq as an assistant in 2017, before building his reputation in Asian football. He was Ange Postecoglou's right-hand man at Yokohama F. Marinos when they won the J.League title in 2019, and most recently he led Cerezo Osaka to third place, their highest finish in a decade, earning a coach-of-the-season award.
His return brings a clear philosophy. Papas has spoken about working towards winning a championship and taking the club to its next step, and his teams are known for an attacking, possession-based style shaped by his years alongside Postecoglou. The two men are now rivals in the same league, with Postecoglou in charge of Al Nassr, which adds an extra layer of interest to the fixtures between the clubs.
For supporters, the change of coach also marks a change of era. Wijnaldum, the club's captain and leading scorer in recent seasons, left at the end of 2025/26 after three campaigns and 36 goals, so 2026/27 is a season in which a new group of players and a new head coach set out to build their own identity at EGO Stadium.
| Legend | Role | Contribution | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Al-Zayani | Defender, then head coach | Joined the club at 15 and spent his whole playing career there before moving into management. He led Al Ettifaq to the 1986/87 league title. | The first Saudi manager to win the league |
| Jamal Mohammed | Forward | A key figure in the side that won the 1982/83 title unbeaten. He finished third in the league's scoring charts in that historic season. | Part of the first unbeaten champions in Saudi football |
| Saleh Al-Khalifa | Midfielder | Listed by the club among its greatest players, a midfielder from the generation that made Al Ettifaq one of the leading sides in Saudi football. | One of the club's most celebrated midfielders |
| Mohammed Hassan Khairi | Head coach | The Sudanese coach led Al Ettifaq for more than a decade, laying foundations for the club's most successful period. | More than ten years in charge |
| Georginio Wijnaldum | Midfielder and captain | The former Liverpool and Netherlands midfielder joined in 2023, scored the first competitive goal at the redeveloped stadium and became the club's captain and leading scorer. | 36 goals across three seasons |
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| Saudi league | 2 (1982/83, 1986/87) |
| King's Cup | 2 (1968, 1985) |
| Crown Prince Cup | 1 (1965) |
| Saudi Federation Cup | 3 (1990/91, 2002/03, 2003/04) |
| Arab Club Champions Cup | 2 (1984, 1988) |
| Gulf Club Champions Cup | 3 (1983, 1988, 2007) |
The 2007 Gulf Club Champions Cup was the club's most recent international trophy and a reminder of its regional standing two decades after the golden era. Regional competitions carry particular weight in the Gulf, where clubs from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman have competed for decades, and Al Ettifaq's three Gulf titles put the club among the most successful Saudi sides in that competition.
Al Ettifaq's honours reflect a club whose peak came in the 1980s, when it won two league titles and became the first Saudi side to win an international club competition. The regional trophies, two Arab Club Champions Cups and three Gulf Club Champions Cups, remain a source of particular pride in Dammam.
Al Ettifaq's rivalries combine local pride in the Eastern Province with the challenge of facing the country's biggest clubs.
The Eastern Province derby against Al Qadsiah, from neighbouring Khobar, is Al Ettifaq's leading local rivalry. The two clubs are separated by only a few streets in places, and their supporters share the same metropolitan area along the Gulf coast. Al Qadsiah's recent investment and their fourth-place finish in 2025/26 have made the fixture more competitive than at any point in recent decades, and their meeting in April 2025 ended 1-1 with Wijnaldum scoring for Al Ettifaq. For visitors, it is the fixture that best captures the identity of football in the Eastern Province.
Al Nahda, also from the Eastern Province, were a significant rival in the club's earlier history, when the region's clubs competed for local supremacy. The rivalry is less prominent today because the clubs rarely meet in the top flight, but it remains part of the story of Eastern Province football.
The Eastern Province has more top-flight clubs than any region outside Riyadh and Jeddah, and Al Fateh and Al Khaleej complete the local picture. Al Fateh, from Al-Ahsa, became the second Eastern Province club to win the national title when they took the 2012/13 league, a result that broke the dominance of the big clubs and gave the region another champion. Al Khaleej, from Saihat on the outskirts of Dammam, share the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium with Al Qadsiah. Matches against both are short trips for supporters and carry local pride, even without the edge of the Al Qadsiah derby.
Matches against Al Hilal and Al Ittihad carry a different kind of weight. The Riyadh and Jeddah clubs are the dominant forces in Saudi football, and Al Ettifaq's 1980s titles came in direct competition with them. A home win against either is one of the highlights of the season, and their visits draw some of the highest attendances of the season to EGO Stadium.
Al Sadd of Qatar finished ahead of Al Ettifaq in the semi-final group of the 1989 Asian Club Championship, a defeat that ended the club's deepest run in Asian competition. Meetings with Gulf clubs remain a part of Al Ettifaq's identity, rooted in the regional titles won in the 1980s.
Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan ended Al Ettifaq's 2009 AFC Champions League campaign in the round of 16, winning 2-1 after Al Ettifaq had led at half-time. It remains the club's most recent appearance in the knockout stage of Asia's leading club competition.
| Season | Summary |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Seventh in the Saudi Pro League with 37 points, playing home matches at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium while the club's own ground was redeveloped. Al Ittihad won the title. |
| 2023/24 | Sixth with 48 points in Steven Gerrard's first season, with Wijnaldum and Dembélé in the squad. Jordan Henderson left for Ajax in January, and the King's Cup ended in the round of 16 against Al Nassr. |
| 2024/25 | Seventh with 50 points from 34 matches. Gerrard left by mutual consent in January with the club in twelfth place, and Saad Al-Shehri led a recovery in the second half of the season. |
| 2025/26 | Seventh with 50 points under Saad Al-Shehri, with Wijnaldum as captain and leading scorer. Al Nassr won the title, and Wijnaldum left at the end of the season. |
Dammam is easier to visit than many football travellers expect. Saudi Arabia offers tourist visas to visitors from many countries, and the Eastern Province is well connected by air and road. The table summarises the practical points for a matchday trip.
| Topic | What to Know |
|---|---|
| Airport | King Fahd International Airport serves Dammam, Khobar and Dhahran |
| From Bahrain | The King Fahd Causeway links Bahrain with the Eastern Province by road |
| Getting to the ground | Car or ride-hailing apps; public transport to the stadium is limited |
| Where to stay | Khobar and central Dammam, with the Khobar Corniche popular before evening matches |
| Matchday customs | No alcohol, modest dress and separate family sections where offered |
The Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, a larger multi-purpose ground in Dammam with a capacity of around 35,000, is also worth knowing about. It was Al Ettifaq's home before the club moved into its redeveloped ground and is now used by Al Qadsiah and Al Khaleej, so supporters following the club on short Eastern Province away trips will often find themselves back at their old home.
The climate shapes the matchday as much as the fixture list. Temperatures on the Gulf coast are high for much of the year, and humidity in Dammam and Khobar can be intense in late summer and early autumn, which is why league matches are usually played in the evening. From November to March, evenings are mild and comfortable, and those months are often the most pleasant time to plan a trip. Carry water, arrive in good time and allow for the heat when walking from parking areas to the gates.
Visa rules and entry requirements can change, so check the latest guidance before you book. Evening kick-offs mean many visitors spend the day in Khobar or on the coast before heading to the stadium.
Choose the fixture, pick your section at EGO Stadium, compare listings and complete payment through the secure checkout. Read the delivery and entry notes on each listing, because Saudi league tickets are linked to the buyer's account.
EGO Stadium, also known as the Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium, is in Dammam in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Most supporters travel by car or ride-hailing app, because public transport to the ground is limited.
Face values have typically ranged from around 30 riyals behind the goal to 150 riyals in the lower main stand, with VIP seats from around 250 riyals. Resale prices for the visits of the leading clubs typically sit well above those figures.
Bags are searched at every entrance, so bring as little as possible and leave luggage in your car or hotel. Alcohol, pyrotechnics, glass and sharp objects are not permitted.
Al Ettifaq won the Saudi league in 1982/83, unbeaten, and again in 1986/87. They were the first club from Dammam to become national champions.
1BoxOffice has been a verified ticket marketplace since 2006, and orders carry the 150% money-back guarantee, applied in line with our terms. Choose your fixture, pick the section that suits the night you want and secure your Al Ettifaq tickets for the 2026/27 season before the most popular seats at EGO Stadium are gone.
Sources: Al-Ettifaq Club; Saudi Pro League; Saudipedia; Sky Sports; Goal; Neos Kosmos; Wikipedia, used as a cross-reference where primary sources were incomplete. 1BoxOffice is an independent ticket marketplace and is not affiliated with Al-Ettifaq Club, the Saudi Pro League or the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.
Al Ettifaq are not taking part in an AFC club competition in 2026/27, so the season is built around the Saudi Pro League and the King's Cup.
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