Buy Al Najma tickets for the 2026/27 Season and follow the Star of Unaizah as the Qassim club sets out to win back its place in the Saudi Pro League. After a historic promotion in 2025 and a first top-flight campaign in more than two decades, Al Najma return to the Saudi First Division League, known as the Yelo League, with a squad built for an immediate promotion challenge.
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Al Najma were founded in Unaizah in 1960 and have been shaped by more than six decades of football in the Qassim region. This guide covers what you will pay, where the club plays its home matches, how ticketing works in Saudi football, the history of the club and its rivals and how to buy with confidence.
Al Najma's home matches are sold through Saudi football's digital ticketing channels, with seats released in the days before each fixture. For most First Division matches that leaves time to buy, but the Qassim derbies, cup ties against Saudi Pro League opposition and the decisive games of a promotion run can draw crowds that fill the central areas of a smaller ground quickly.
A secondary marketplace adds options at those moments. Listings appear when supporters cannot attend or groups change their plans, and you can compare sections and delivery methods side by side. For supporters travelling from Riyadh, the Eastern Province or the wider Gulf, that means seats can be secured once travel is fixed rather than waiting for a release at a set hour.
Planning ahead matters more than usual with Al Najma, because the venue for home matches has varied. While work was carried out on the stadium in Unaizah, the club played home fixtures at King Abdullah Sports City in Buraydah. Always check the listing notes for the confirmed venue before you travel.
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Al Najma's support is rooted in Unaizah, a city of more than 180,000 people and the second-largest in the Qassim region. The club's 2025 promotion brought a level of attention it had not known since the early 2000s, and that interest has carried into the club's bid to return to the top flight.
These are the factors that drive demand for Al Najma matches:
The league calendar shapes supply too. The First Division has 18 clubs and 34 rounds, so Al Najma play 17 home league matches a season. Only a few carry real derby or promotion weight, which concentrates demand on a small number of dates.
Put together, those factors mean the headline fixtures can sell faster than the size of the league suggests. If a particular match is on your list, comparing listings early gives you the widest choice of sections and prices.
The First Division, sponsored as the Yelo League, includes several clubs with Pro League history from across the Kingdom, among them the sides relegated alongside Al Najma in 2026. With two automatic promotion places and a play-off for a third, the table usually stays tight well into the spring, which keeps supporters engaged across the season.
Face values for Saudi First Division matches are set in riyals and are modest compared with the Pro League. Prices rise for derbies, decisive promotion fixtures and cup ties against top-flight opposition, and premium seats in the main stand cost more than general admission.
Resale prices follow the opponent and the stakes more than anything else. A mid-season league match against a lower-table visitor draws far less demand than a Qassim derby or a spring fixture with promotion at stake. The section, the number of seats together and how close to kick-off you buy all shift the figure, as does the venue, since a larger stadium can hold more general sale seats.
The table below shows typical resale ranges for the 2026/27 season in pounds sterling. Use it as a guide to what to expect rather than a fixed quote.
| Type of Ticket | Typical Price Range (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Saudi First Division (standard fixtures) | £15 – £40 |
| Saudi First Division (high-demand fixtures) | £25 – £60 |
| Qassim and Unaizah derbies | £25 – £70 |
| King's Cup against Pro League opposition | £30 – £120 |
| Hospitality / VIP | £60 – £200+ |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift.
Yes. Single match tickets for Al Najma do not require club membership. Saudi football uses digital ticketing, so buyers create an account on the relevant platform, choose a category and receive a ticket on their phone.
Timing still shapes who gets the most popular seats. For the derbies and cup ties against the giants the central sections can be taken quickly by local supporters. Visitors from outside Qassim are at a disadvantage when they have to track releases and venue announcements from a distance.
A marketplace removes that pressure. Listings on 1BoxOffice come from verified sellers and show the section, the venue, the delivery method and any conditions before you buy. Read those notes carefully, as some fixtures link tickets to the buyer's account and details.
At First Division level most supporters buy match by match rather than committing to a full season. Al Najma's off-field identity is built around the club complex in Unaizah, which serves as a community and sporting centre for the city as well as the base for the football team.
The club runs 13 sports and has around 495 registered male and female athletes, so supporters often follow Al Najma in several disciplines. The table below summarises the main ways to watch the team.
| Route | Who It Suits | What It Offers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single match ticket | Local and visiting supporters | A seat for one fixture through digital ticketing | Released in the days before each match |
| Club community and events | Unaizah residents | Closer links to the club's teams and programmes | Centred on the club complex in Unaizah |
| Premium seating | Guests and groups | Seats in the main stand with better facilities | Availability depends on the venue |
| Cup ticket | Supporters following a cup run | Entry to King's Cup ties | Prices rise against Pro League opponents |
| Resale marketplace | Visitors and anyone outside Qassim | Seats for busy fixtures with a guarantee | Check listing notes for the confirmed venue |
Al Najma's home matches are played at venues of very different size. In Unaizah the club plays at the Education Administration Stadium, known locally as the Al-Ta'lim Stadium, a compact municipal ground shared with Al Arabi. When that venue has been unavailable, the club has used King Abdullah Sports City in Buraydah, a large stadium of close to 30,000 around 30 kilometres to the north.
| Stand / Area | Best For | Price Bracket | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main stand, central | Best view | Highest | Covered seating with the VIP area at most Saudi grounds |
| Main stand, outer sections | Value with a good angle | Mid | Side-on view at a lower price |
| Opposite stand | Atmosphere | Lower | Where many home supporters gather to sing |
| Family sections | Families | Lower to mid | Dedicated areas where provided by the venue |
| Away section | Visiting supporters | Set by allocation | A segregated block confirmed for each fixture |
At a compact ground there are few poor seats, and for a first visit a central seat in the main stand gives the clearest view of the game. At a larger venue such as King Abdullah Sports City, supporters usually gather in the central sections closest to the pitch, so it is worth choosing a seat near them for a livelier atmosphere.
The Saudi First Division covers the whole Kingdom, so Al Najma's away days range from short trips across Qassim to long journeys to Jeddah, Najran, Al-Ahsa and the north. Supporters follow the team most strongly for the regional fixtures.
| Topic | What to Know |
|---|---|
| Domestic away allocation | The host club controls the visiting section and sells it through its own channels |
| Typical away section | A segregated block in one stand, with separate access |
| Access requirements | Tickets are digital and may be linked to the buyer's account and ID |
| Regional trips | Buraydah and Al-Rass are short drives from Unaizah, making Qassim fixtures the busiest away days |
| Long-distance trips | Matches in Jeddah, Najran and Al-Ahsa usually mean flights or long drives, so travelling numbers are smaller |
Qassim is well connected by road, and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport near Buraydah serves the region with domestic flights and routes to the Gulf. Supporters heading to away matches across the Kingdom often fly from there or from Riyadh.
Different supporters want different things from a night watching Al Najma. Use this table to point your search at the right part of the ground.
| Priority | Best Option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best atmosphere | Opposite stand among home supporters | The most vocal fans gather here on derby nights |
| Best view | Main stand, central | A side-on view of the whole pitch |
| Family-friendly | Family sections | A calmer setting where provided |
| Premium experience | VIP area in the main stand | Better seating and facilities |
| Lower-priced option | Outer sections | The lowest prices with a clear view |
Al Najma's base is the club complex on King Khalid Road in Unaizah. Built by what was then the General Presidency for Youth Welfare, now the Ministry of Sport, it opened on 20 July 1985 and covers around 70,000 square metres. The complex includes two natural-grass football pitches, the larger with seating for several thousand, an indoor multi-sports hall for more than 1,000 spectators, a swimming pool, a physiotherapy centre and facilities for the club's other sports.
The complex was the end point of a long search for a permanent home. In its early years the club worked from a rented building in the Al Dhalia neighbourhood, then from the Social Service Centre in Unaizah until 1968, followed by rented premises in Al Dhalia, Al Mustagitha and the Al Matar district. The move into its own facility in 1985, built at a reported cost of 120 million riyals, gave Al Najma room to grow into the multi-sport club it is today, with sections including karate, judo, wrestling, handball, table tennis and swimming.
For senior football the club has long used the Education Administration Stadium in Unaizah, known as Al-Ta'lim, which it shares with city rivals Al Arabi. It was there, on 12 May 2025, that a large crowd watched Al Najma beat Ohod 2–0 to secure promotion to the Saudi Pro League.
The top-flight season that followed was played away from Unaizah. With the city's ground not ready for Pro League requirements, Al Najma used King Abdullah Sports City in Buraydah, and supporters had to travel to Buraydah or Al-Rass to watch their team. Local reporting later counted around 490 days between the promotion match and the team's next home game in Unaizah.
In August 2026 the two Unaizah clubs agreed to share the cost of maintaining and upgrading the Education Administration Stadium so it can host both teams. After opening the 2026/27 season with home matches in Buraydah, Al Najma were scheduled to return to Unaizah in September 2026. The arrangement shows how closely the city's two clubs work together off the pitch, whatever their rivalry on it.
King Abdullah Sports City, the alternative venue, is one of the largest stadiums in central Saudi Arabia, with a capacity of close to 30,000. When Al Najma play there, supporters make the short drive north from Unaizah, and the larger capacity means more general sale seats for the busiest fixtures.
Unaizah itself is worth the trip. The city lies about 30 kilometres south of Buraydah and more than 300 kilometres north of Riyadh, and its traditional architecture earned it the nickname the Paris of Najd from the writer Ameen Rihani. Its farms produce dates, grapes, citrus and pomegranates. The annual Date Season Festival, held each September, is one of the largest of its kind in the region. Old houses such as the Bassam and Hamdan heritage homes give visitors a sense of the city's history before a match.
The city's roots run deep. Unaizah was a resting point for pilgrims travelling from Mesopotamia and Persia to Makkah, and it is mentioned by pre-Islamic poets, including Imru' al-Qais. That long history as a meeting point on the routes across Najd still shapes its character as a trading and farming centre, and it gives a visit to watch Al Najma a setting quite unlike Saudi Arabia's larger cities. Al Ghadha Park and the city's traditional souqs are popular stops for visitors with time before kick-off.
Getting to the ground is easiest by car. Visitors usually fly into Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport near Buraydah or drive from Riyadh on the main highway north, then continue by road to Unaizah. Taxis and ride-hailing services operate in the region, but check the confirmed venue for each match before setting off, as it determines whether you head to Unaizah or Buraydah.
Hospitality at First Division level is simpler than at the Pro League giants, but VIP seating in the main stand offers better seats, refreshments and a calmer setting. It suits guests, families marking a special occasion and supporters travelling in from outside Qassim who want comfort around the match.
The options depend on the venue. A large stadium such as King Abdullah Sports City has dedicated VIP areas, while a compact municipal ground offers a smaller number of premium seats. Check what each listing includes before you compare prices.
| Package | What It Includes | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| VIP seat | Central main stand seat with refreshments | Entry level of the hospitality range |
| VIP area access | Seating in the VIP enclosure with hospitality service | Mid range; higher for derbies and cup ties |
| Group booking | Premium seats for a group arranged in advance | Quoted per match and group size |
| Cup tie premium | VIP seating for a King's Cup match against Pro League opposition | Varies with the opponent |
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Not every Al Najma home game sells at the same speed. These are the fixture types that tend to move fastest, so plan ahead if one of them is on your list.
| Fixture Type | Why It Moves Fast |
|---|---|
| Al Najma vs Al Raed | The Qassim derby against Buraydah's historic club, with both sides chasing promotion |
| Al Najma vs Al Arabi | The Unaizah derby, played whenever the two clubs share a competition |
| Matches against recently relegated clubs | Strong squads with larger followings, often direct promotion rivals |
| King's Cup ties against Pro League clubs | A rare chance to see the giants and their star players in Qassim |
| The promotion run-in | Spring fixtures that decide direct promotion and play-off places |
Delivery depends on the seller and the fixture. The method is shown on every listing before you buy, along with the expected timing.
Always check the listing notes for the delivery method, the expected timing and the confirmed venue, especially early in the season when home matches may be moved.
Aim to arrive at least an hour before kick-off, and earlier for a derby, so you can park, clear security and find your seat. If the match is in Buraydah rather than Unaizah, allow extra time for the drive between the two cities and for parking at a larger venue.
Carry your passport, residence permit or national ID. Saudi football tickets are digital and can be linked to the buyer's account, so have the ticket ready on a fully charged phone and make sure it matches the person attending. Read the listing notes for any specific requirement before you set off.
Travel light. Security checks take place at the entrances, and large bags can slow your entry or be refused. Pyrotechnics, glass and weapons are prohibited, and supporters are expected to follow local guidance on conduct and dress. Check the venue's matchday information before you travel.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Al Najma Sports Club (Nadi Al Najma Al Riyadi) |
| Founded | 1960, in Unaizah; named Al Najma in 1968 |
| Nickname | Najmat Unaizah (the Star of Unaizah) |
| Colours | Green, black and white |
| City | Unaizah, Qassim region |
| Home venues | Education Administration Stadium (Al-Ta'lim), Unaizah; King Abdullah Sports City, Buraydah, when required |
| Head coach | Jorge Mendonça |
| League | Saudi First Division League (Yelo League) |
Al Najma's story spans more than six decades of Saudi football. It runs from a neighbourhood team in 1960s Unaizah to the semi-finals of the national league in the 1990s, a long fall through the lower divisions and a remarkable rise back to the top flight.
The club began as a neighbourhood side and went through three names in less than a decade before settling on Al Najma in 1968. Its early years were spent in the Qassim regional game, where the rivalry with Al Arabi, Unaizah's other club, took root. The opening of the club complex in 1985 gave Al Najma a permanent home and the facilities to build a multi-sport club.
The 1990s were Al Najma's golden era. A club from a city that today has fewer than 200,000 people reached the final four of the Saudi league in 1997/98, competing with the Riyadh and Jeddah giants, and followed it with a Crown Prince Cup semi-final. Relegation in 2003 brought the period to a close, and it would be 22 years before the club played top-flight football again.
The years after relegation were difficult. Al Najma slipped through the divisions and by 2017/18 were playing in the Third Division, the fourth tier of Saudi football, where they met Al Arabi twice in a single season. The club's facilities and community roots kept it going, but a return to the national stage looked a long way off.
The revival began in 2022/23, when Al Najma topped Group B of the Second Division with 64 points from 19 wins, seven draws and four defeats, scoring 46 goals and conceding 22. A 1–1 draw with Al Kawkab on 17 March 2023 made them the first club to clinch promotion that season, and they then beat Al Taraji 2–1 in the final to win the title. After a season of consolidation, Mário Silva, previously in charge of Rio Ave and Santa Clara in Portugal and Almería in Spain, led the team to second place in 2024/25 on 65 points behind champions Neom. The promotion made Al Najma the 34th club to play in the Saudi Pro League since 2008 and Unaizah the 22nd city represented in the top division. The top-flight campaign that followed, played away from Unaizah, ended in relegation, but the climb from the Second Division to the Pro League in three seasons showed how quickly the club had been rebuilt.
Al Najma's modern story is defined by the coaches and players who took the club from the lower leagues to the Saudi Pro League.
| Name | Role | Contribution | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mário Silva | Head coach | The Portuguese coach took charge in July 2024 in his first job in the Arab world. He led Al Najma to second place in the First Division and promotion in his first season. | 2024/25 promotion to the Saudi Pro League |
| Lázaro | Forward | The Brazilian joined from Almería for the club's Pro League season. He led the club's scoring through the first half of the campaign and brought European experience to the squad. | Leading scorer in the first half of 2025/26 |
| Nestor El Maestro | Head coach | Took charge in 2026, during the club's Pro League season. He led the team through the second half of its top-flight campaign. | Head coach in the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League |
| Jorge Mendonça | Head coach | Leads the team in the First Division for 2026/27. His task is to rebuild after relegation and mount a promotion challenge. | Head coach for the 2026/27 season |
| Competition or Milestone | Record |
|---|---|
| Saudi Second Division | Champions, 2022/23 |
| Saudi First Division | Runners-up and promoted, 2024/25 |
| Best top-flight finish | Final four, 1997/98 |
| Crown Prince Cup | Semi-finalists, 1998/99 |
| Top-flight seasons | First in 1990/91; most recently 2025/26 |
Al Najma's rivalries are rooted in Qassim, where football has been played since the regional league began in the 1960s. Each one changes the mood around the club and the demand for seats.
The Unaizah derby between Al Najma and Al Arabi dates back to the 1960s and is the most personal rivalry in the club's history. Records from 1988 onwards show Al Najma with the better of the meetings, including a 2–1 win in the 1991 Crown Prince Cup round of 16 and a 4–0 league win in 2011/12. The two clubs share the Education Administration Stadium, and in 2026 they agreed to split the cost of its upgrade, cooperating off the pitch while competing on it. Al Arabi's relegation in 2026 means the derby depends on the two clubs meeting in the same competition.
Al Raed of Buraydah are Qassim's other historic club, and meetings between the region's two largest cities carry real local pride. Al Raed dropped out of the Pro League in 2025, the season Al Najma went up, and both clubs are now competing to return. The short drive between Unaizah and Buraydah means matches between them bring large travelling crowds.
Al Taawoun, also from Buraydah, have become one of Qassim's leading Pro League clubs. Meetings with Al Najma are less frequent but carry regional significance, and they offer Al Najma a measure of the level they want to reach on their return to the top flight.
Al Hazem of Al-Rass are another of Qassim's football clubs. They followed Al Najma into the Pro League in 2025 by winning the First Division promotion play-off 3–0 against Al Adalah, so the two Qassim clubs went up together. Al-Rass is one of the towns where Al Najma supporters travelled to watch their team during the club's season away from Unaizah.
Neom and Al Najma were promoted together in 2025, with Neom finishing as First Division champions on 79 points and Al Najma second. The race between them set the standard for that season, and their paths have since diverged, with Neom staying in the Pro League.
Ohod of Medina were Al Najma's opponents on the night they won promotion in May 2025. The 2–0 victory in Unaizah is the defining match of the club's modern history.
Recent seasons have taken Al Najma from the Second Division to the Saudi Pro League and back to the First Division. The summaries below cover the four most recent completed seasons.
| Season | Summary |
|---|---|
| 2025/26 | A first Saudi Pro League season in 22 years, played away from Unaizah at King Abdullah Sports City in Buraydah. The club signed players including Lázaro from Almería and Samir from Tigres, and Nestor El Maestro took over from Mário Silva during the season. Al Najma finished 18th with 16 points from three wins, seven draws and 24 defeats and were relegated. |
| 2024/25 | Runners-up in the First Division on 65 points under Mário Silva, behind champions Neom. Promotion was secured with a 2–0 win over Ohod in Unaizah on 12 May 2025. It ended a 22-year absence from the top flight. |
| 2023/24 | A season of consolidation in the First Division, finishing ninth with 46 points from 12 wins, 10 draws and 12 losses. The club established itself at the new level. It laid the groundwork for the promotion push that followed. |
| 2022/23 | Second Division champions. Al Najma topped Group B with 64 points and beat Al Taraji 2–1 in the final, becoming the first club to clinch promotion that season. The title began the club's rapid rise. |
Al Najma rebuilt after relegation with a mix of experienced Portuguese and Brazilian players and Saudi talent, under head coach Jorge Mendonça. Key members of the squad registered for the season are listed below.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Bader Al Khamali | Goalkeeper |
| Khaled Al Muqaitib | Goalkeeper |
| Diogo Queirós | Defender |
| Khaled Al Shammari | Defender |
| Mohammed Al Kunaydiri | Defender |
| Fahad Al Abdulrazzaq | Defender |
| João Novais | Midfielder |
| Afonso Taira | Midfielder |
| Marin Prekodravac | Midfielder |
| Ammar Al Najjar | Midfielder |
| Iyad Madani | Midfielder |
| Marcos André | Forward |
| Faisal Al Mutairi | Forward |
| Mohammed Al Marri | Forward |
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Al Najma play home matches at the Education Administration Stadium in Unaizah, which they share with Al Arabi, and have used King Abdullah Sports City in Buraydah when the Unaizah ground was unavailable. Always check the confirmed venue on the listing before you travel.
Resale seats for standard Saudi First Division fixtures typically start from around £15, with derbies and cup ties against Pro League clubs costing more. Prices depend on the section, venue and timing. They may change as availability shifts.
Al Najma play in the Saudi First Division League, the second tier of Saudi football, after relegation from the Saudi Pro League in 2026. The top two clubs win direct promotion and the next four contest a play-off for the third place.
Al Arabi, the other club from Unaizah, are Al Najma's oldest rivals in the Unaizah derby, which dates back to the 1960s. Al Raed of Buraydah are the main regional rivals in Qassim.
Whether you want to cheer on the Star of Unaizah in a derby, follow the promotion push or bring the family for an evening of football in Qassim, 1BoxOffice has listings for the club's home matches. As a verified marketplace established in 2006, every order is backed by the 150% money-back guarantee, so you can compare Al Najma tickets and buy with confidence.
Sources: Al Najma Sports Club website, Saudi Pro League, Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Saudipedia, Al-Kas, Okaz, FotMob, Wikipedia. All statistics and figures cited above have been cross-referenced against club publications and verified football data sources. 1BoxOffice is an independent ticket marketplace and is not affiliated with Al Najma Sports Club, the Saudi Pro League or the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.
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