Buy Al Riyadh tickets for the 2026/27 Season and watch one of the oldest clubs in the Saudi capital take on Al Hilal, Al Nassr and the rest of the Saudi Pro League. Al Riyadh have been back in the top flight since 2023 after eighteen years away, and they begin the campaign under Brazilian head coach Maurício Dulac, who steered the side to safety in 2025/26 and was rewarded with a new two-year contract.
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Founded in 1953 as Ahli Al-Riyadh in the Laban district of west Riyadh, the club won the Crown Prince Cup in 1994, finished runners-up in the league the same season and reached the semi-finals of the Asian Cup Winners' Cup the following year. Today it plays in a city that has become the centre of Saudi football, with five top-flight clubs and some of the most famous players in the world. The sections below cover how tickets are sold, where Al Riyadh play, what the capital's fixtures involve and the history behind the club.
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 Riyadh'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 visitor planning a trip to the capital, that short release window can be the hardest part of the process.
Al Riyadh's venue adds a second consideration. The club has shared grounds in recent seasons, playing at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium and then at SHG Arena, the home of Al Shabab, while its own Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium in west Riyadh is renovated. SHG Arena holds around 13,500, which means the visits of Al Hilal, Al Nassr and Al Ittihad 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 venue, 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 Riyadh'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 flying in from the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain or further afield, that protection carries real weight. A weekend in Riyadh involves flights and hotels that are expensive to change, so knowing what happens if tickets do not arrive is worth settling before you book anything else.
Demand for Al Riyadh's home matches depends heavily on the opponent. The club has a loyal local following but not the national fan base of Al Hilal or Al Nassr, so a match against a smaller side can have seats available until kick-off, while the visit of one of the giants can sell out a compact ground well in advance.
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 Al Hilal, Al Nassr and the Jeddah clubs, decide early and buy once your travel is fixed.
Face values in the Saudi Pro League are modest by European standards. A basic league ticket is commonly priced between 50 and 100 Saudi riyals, with prices varying by section and by fixture. Seats along the main stand cost more than seats behind the goals, and premium and VIP areas are priced separately.
On the resale market, prices follow the opponent first and the section second. A central 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. Matches involving the most famous visiting players typically sit at the top of the range.
Timing matters too. Tickets are released around two weeks before each match, and kick-off times are 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) | Around £10 – £20 for a standard seat |
| Saudi Pro League (Al Hilal, Al Nassr and Jeddah clubs, resale) | Typically well above face value, rising for central seats |
| King's Cup home ties | Usually in line with league prices, rising for later rounds |
| Hospitality and VIP | Priced separately by section and fixture |
Prices reflect typical ranges and may change as demand and availability shift. Sterling figures are converted from Saudi riyal prices and are approximate, and listings on 1BoxOffice show the full price in sterling before you pay.
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 travelling from abroad also need to plan flights and hotels around that short window, which is harder when they need to book 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 venue, delivery method and entry notes before buying |
Al Riyadh's home has moved in recent seasons. The club's own ground is the Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium in west Riyadh, which it has used since 1983 and which has been under renovation since 2023. During their first seasons back in the top flight, Al Riyadh played at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, and from 2025 they have shared SHG Arena, the home of Al Shabab. Always check the venue stated on your listing.
| Venue | Used For | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHG Arena (Al-Shabab Club Stadium) | Saudi Pro League home matches from 2025 | Around 13,500 | Shared with Al Shabab; reopened in 2023 after redevelopment |
| Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium | The club's own ground | Around 15,000 | In west Riyadh; under renovation since 2023 |
| Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium | Home matches in 2023/24 and 2024/25 | Around 22,000 | Being redeveloped, with a new stadium planned for the 2027 Asian Cup |
| Main stand, central sections | A clear view at any venue | Upper price bracket | Closest seats to the halfway line |
| Behind the goals | Atmosphere and lower prices | Entry price bracket | Where the most vocal home supporters gather |
| Away section | Visiting supporters | Set by category | A separated section with its own entrance |
SHG Arena was redeveloped between 2021 and 2023 and reopened on 31 August 2023, giving the capital a compact, modern football ground. Its record attendance is 13,475. For a neutral visitor, a seat along the side gives the clearest view, and if you are buying for a group, check that the listing confirms seats together and whether the section is a family or general area.
Away travel in the Saudi Pro League covers long distances, but Al Riyadh have an advantage few clubs share: four of their league opponents are in the same city. Matches against Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Al Shabab and Al Diriyah are short trips across town, while fixtures in Jeddah, Dammam, Abha and Tabuk involve flights or long drives.
| Away Travel Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Riyadh away trips | Al Hilal at Kingdom Arena, Al Nassr at Al-Awwal Park, Al Shabab at SHG Arena and Al Diriyah, all across the capital |
| Central region | Al Fayha and Al Faisaly in Al-Majma'ah and Al Hazem and Al Kholood in Ar Rass, within driving distance |
| Eastern Province | Around four hours by road, or a short flight, for Al Ettifaq, Al Qadsiah, Al Khaleej and Al Fateh |
| Jeddah and the west | A flight is the practical option for Al Ittihad and Al Ahli |
| Ticketing | Sold through the central league platform, linked to the buyer's account |
The capital's away fixtures are among the easiest in the league to attend. Supporters can watch Al Riyadh play at three of the most famous grounds in Saudi football without leaving the city, and the Riyadh Metro, which opened its first lines in 2024 and 2025, has made getting around the capital easier.
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 Riyadh 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 the ground that suits it.
| Priority | Best Option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best atmosphere | Home end behind the goal | Where the most vocal Al Riyadh supporters gather |
| Best view | Main stand, central sections | The closest seats 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 | Seats behind the goals | Typically the lowest prices in the ground for any fixture |
Riyadh has become the centre of Saudi football. The capital is home to Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Al Shabab, Al Diriyah and Al Riyadh, and its stadiums are being rebuilt and expanded for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and the 2034 World Cup. For a visiting supporter, that means a city where top-flight football is on almost every weekend.
SHG Arena, where Al Riyadh play their home matches, was known as the Prince Khalid bin Sultan Stadium from 1984 until its redevelopment. The rebuilt ground reopened on 31 August 2023, and in September 2025 Al Shabab signed a naming-rights agreement with Syndicate Holding Group, giving the stadium its current name. Its compact design puts supporters close to the pitch, and a full house for a big match creates a strong atmosphere.
The club's own ground, the Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium, stands in west Riyadh, close to the Laban district where the club was founded. Owned by the Ministry of Sport, it has been Al Riyadh's home since 1983 and has been under renovation since 2023, with the club using other venues in the meantime.
A return to the Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium is the long-term goal. Playing in the club's own neighbourhood would reconnect Al Riyadh with the west Riyadh community that founded it in 1953, and the renovation is an important part of the club's plans for stability in the top flight. Until it is complete, supporters follow the club to shared venues, and the venue stated on each listing is the one to plan around.
Getting to the stadium is easiest by car or ride-hailing app. Riyadh is a large, spread-out city, and traffic can be heavy before evening kick-offs, particularly on match nights that clash with other events. The Riyadh Metro has improved public transport across the capital, but most supporters still drive or take taxis to the ground.
King Khalid International Airport serves the capital, with connections across the Gulf, Europe and Asia. Many visitors stay near Olaya or the King Abdullah Financial District, where hotels and restaurants are concentrated, and travel to the stadium an hour or so before kick-off.
The city's entertainment calendar adds to the experience. Riyadh Season, the annual festival of concerts, sport and events, runs through the cooler months, and a trip built around an Al Riyadh match can easily include other events. Plan your timings carefully, because big events can affect traffic and hotel prices.
Hospitality for Al Riyadh's home matches is concentrated in the VIP and premium areas of the main stand. Premium seats are sold through the same central ticketing system as general admission, and availability and pricing are confirmed match by match.
For the visits of Al Hilal, Al Nassr and the Jeddah clubs, premium seats typically sell first. If hospitality is part of a business trip, confirm what the package includes, which venue the match will be played at 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 | Set by section and fixture |
| Premium hospitality | The most exclusive areas, with enhanced service | Set by section and fixture |
| 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 Riyadh 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 and check the venue first, because Al Riyadh have used more than one ground in recent seasons. Then decide which part of the ground suits you before you filter by price.
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 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 Al Riyadh home matches 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 Hilal at home | A capital-city meeting with one of Asia's most decorated clubs, whose supporters live across Riyadh. Demand for a compact venue is typically strong. |
| Al Nassr at home | A national following and a squad of international stars, playing a short trip across the city. These fixtures can sell quickly once released. |
| Al Ittihad and Al Ahli | The Jeddah clubs bring large followings, and many of their supporters live and work in the capital. |
| Al Shabab and Al Diriyah | Local meetings between Riyadh clubs, with Al Shabab sharing the same ground and Al Diriyah new to the top flight. |
| Relegation six-pointers | Matches against clubs near the bottom of the table carry the highest stakes for Al Riyadh supporters late in the season. |
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 Al Hilal or Al Nassr. Security checks take time, traffic in Riyadh builds in the final hour and parking can be limited around a compact ground.
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-Riyadh Saudi Club |
| Founded | 1953, as Ahli Al-Riyadh, in the Laban district of west Riyadh |
| Former names | Ahli Al-Riyadh, then Al-Yamamah, then Al-Riyadh |
| Home ground | Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium (under renovation); home matches at SHG Arena |
| Head coach (2026/27) | MaurÃcio Dulac, on a two-year contract |
| League | Saudi Pro League, eighteen clubs |
| Return to the top flight | 2023, after eighteen seasons away |
Al Riyadh's history is the story of a neighbourhood club from west Riyadh that rose to challenge for the league title, fell away for nearly two decades and returned to a very different Saudi Pro League. The four eras below explain how it got there.
Al Riyadh grew up in the shadow of the capital's bigger clubs, but its roots in west Riyadh gave it a distinct local identity. Early cup final appearances showed that the club could compete with the leading sides, and the First Division title of 1977/78 established it as a serious force outside the two leading Riyadh sides.
The first half of the 1990s was the high point of the club's history. Under Brazilian coach Zumario, a side built around Khalid Al-Qarouni, Talal Al-Jabreen, Yasser Al-Taafi and Fahd Al-Hamdan won trophies, challenged for the league and took the club into continental competition. For supporters who remember that era, it remains the benchmark for every Al Riyadh team since.
The continental record from that period shows how competitive the side was. In the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, Al Riyadh played four matches and won three, losing only once on the way to the 1995 semi-finals. In the Arab Cup Winners' Cup, the club played fifteen matches, winning seven and drawing two. Across those regional and continental competitions, Al Riyadh won ten of twenty-one matches, a record that stands comparison with many larger Saudi clubs of the era.
The years after relegation were difficult, as the capital's bigger clubs grew in resources and the gap between the divisions widened. The 2023 expansion of the Saudi Pro League gave Al Riyadh their chance to return, and they took it, arriving in a league that had transformed itself with world-famous signings and a new global profile.
The club's return to the top flight has been a story of survival. Al Riyadh have stayed up in each of their first three seasons back, despite several changes of coach, and the 2025/26 escape under Dulac gave supporters one of the most memorable runs of recent years. The aim now is stability, and a move back to a renovated home of their own.
MaurÃcio Dulac's rise is one of the more unusual stories in the Saudi Pro League. The Brazilian joined Al Riyadh in July 2025 to coach the under-21 side and was promoted to the first team in February 2026, replacing Uruguayan coach José Daniel Carreño. At that point, after twenty rounds, the club was in the relegation zone with twelve points.
In his fourteen matches in charge, Al Riyadh won five, drew three and lost six, enough to keep the club in the league. Dulac focused on rebuilding the squad's confidence, played more attacking football and gave chances to young players, with five under-21 players appearing in the first team during the run. It was his first job as a head coach, after years as a performance analyst and assistant in Brazil, including a role as an opposition analyst with Tite's staff at the 2018 World Cup.
His route to Al Riyadh ran through the club's recent history. Dulac worked most closely with Odair Hellmann, the Brazilian coach who took charge of Al Riyadh in October 2023 during their first season back in the top flight, and followed him to clubs in Brazil, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. That connection brought Dulac to the club, first with the under-21 side and then, when the first team needed a new direction, into the head coach's role. Supporters who watched the 2023/24 survival campaign under Hellmann will recognise some of the same ideas in the way Dulac's teams prepare.
His reward was a two-year contract, and 2026/27 is his first full season in charge. For supporters, his willingness to use young players adds another reason to watch the club develop through the season.
No city in the Gulf has as many top-flight clubs as Riyadh. In 2026/27 the capital is home to five Saudi Pro League sides, each with its own ground and identity, and Al Riyadh's place among them shapes everything from the crowds the club draws to the away trips its supporters make.
Al Hilal play at Kingdom Arena and Al Nassr at Al-Awwal Park, and their national followings and star signings dominate the headlines in Saudi football. Both clubs draw supporters from far beyond the capital, and their matches against the city's smaller sides often feel like home games for them, wherever they are played. Al Shabab, one of the capital's traditional powers, play at SHG Arena, the ground Al Riyadh now share. Al Diriyah, promoted through the play-offs in 2026 for their first top-flight season, represent the historic district on the edge of the city. Al Riyadh, founded in the Laban district of west Riyadh in 1953, are the oldest of the smaller clubs and the one with the deepest roots in its neighbourhood.
That concentration of clubs means Al Riyadh play more short-distance away matches than almost any side in the league, and their home fixtures against the capital's giants are some of the easiest top-flight matches in Saudi Arabia for visitors to reach. It also means the club competes for attention in a crowded market, which is why its loyal local following matters so much.
The city's stadiums are changing too. The Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, where Al Riyadh played in 2023/24 and 2024/25, is being replaced by a new ground, and the capital's venues are being developed for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and the 2034 World Cup. For supporters, that means a period of moves and shared grounds, followed by a generation of modern stadiums across the city.
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 Al Hilal, Al Nassr and the other leading sides each visit Al Riyadh once a season, 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. For a club like Al Riyadh, which has spent its first seasons back in the lower half of the table, the matches against the other clubs fighting to stay up are often as important as the visits of the giants.
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.
| Legend | Role | Contribution | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khalid Al-Qarouni | Midfielder | A central figure in the side that won the Crown Prince Cup and finished runners-up in the league in 1993/94. He is remembered as one of the club's greatest players. | Part of the 1990s trophy-winning team |
| Talal Al-Jabreen | Midfielder | Another key member of the early-1990s side, which challenged for the league title and reached the Asian Cup Winners' Cup semi-finals. | Part of the 1990s trophy-winning team |
| Fahd Al-Hamdan | Forward | A forward in the side that brought the club its greatest success. His era remains the high point of the club's history. | Part of the 1990s trophy-winning team |
| Yasser Al-Taafi | Defender | A defender in the 1990s team built under Brazilian coach Zumario, which won the Crown Prince Cup and the Federation Cup. | Crown Prince Cup and Federation Cup winner |
| MaurÃcio Dulac | Head coach | Promoted from the under-21 side in February 2026 with the club in the relegation zone, he led a recovery to safety in his first job as a head coach. | Five wins in fourteen matches to keep the club up in 2025/26 |
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| Crown Prince Cup | 1 (1993/94); runners-up 1994/95 and 1997/98 |
| Saudi Federation Cup | 1 (1994/95) |
| Saudi First Division | 2 (1977/78, 1988/89) |
| Saudi Premier League | Runners-up 1993/94 |
| King's Cup | Runners-up 1962 and 1978 |
| Asian Cup Winners' Cup | Semi-finalists 1995 |
The 1993/94 season stands apart. In the same campaign, Al Riyadh lifted the Crown Prince Cup and finished second in the league, the closest the club has come to a domestic double. The Federation Cup followed a year later, and with it a run of cup finals that made the club a regular presence in the later rounds of Saudi cup competitions in the mid-1990s. For a club from the Laban district competing against the capital's giants, those three seasons remain the defining memory.
Al Riyadh have never won the Saudi league, and the club's honours are concentrated in a short golden period in the early 1990s. The Crown Prince Cup of 1994 and the Federation Cup of 1995 remain its two major trophies, and the league runners-up finish of 1993/94 is the closest the club has come to a national title.
Al Riyadh's biggest matches are shaped by the city they share with some of the most powerful clubs in Asia.
Matches against Al Hilal are among the most important occasions of Al Riyadh's season. Al Hilal are one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia and Asia, and their supporters live across the capital. For Al Riyadh, a result against Al Hilal is a highlight of any campaign, and the fixture typically draws one of the largest crowds of the season, with supporters travelling from across the Gulf to attend.
Al Nassr bring a national following and a squad of international stars to every match. Their meetings with Al Riyadh are short trips across the city, and the chance to see the league's most famous players makes the fixture one of the most sought-after on Al Riyadh's calendar.
Al Shabab share SHG Arena with Al Riyadh, which makes their meetings a local affair played on familiar ground. Al Diriyah, newly promoted for 2026/27 and based in the historic district on the edge of the capital, add another Riyadh fixture to the calendar. Neither rivalry has the history of a traditional derby, but both carry local pride.
Al Riyadh's only sustained continental campaign came in the 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup, when the club won three of its four matches and reached the semi-finals. It remains the club's deepest run in Asian competition and a proud chapter in its history.
Al Riyadh played fifteen matches in the Arab Cup Winners' Cup in the 1990s and reached the Arab Super Cup in 1996, finishing as runners-up. Those regional nights against clubs from across the Arab world are a proud part of the club's history.
| Season | Summary |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Fourth in the Saudi First Division, earning promotion as the Saudi Pro League expanded from sixteen to eighteen clubs. It ended eighteen seasons outside the top flight. |
| 2023/24 | Fourteenth with 35 points in the first season back. Yannick Ferrera was replaced by Odair Hellmann in October, and the King's Cup ended in the round of 32 against Al Fayha. Home matches were played at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. |
| 2024/25 | Eleventh with 38 points, the club's best finish since returning. Sabri Lamouchi left in April and Bandar Al-Kubaishan took charge for the run-in, and the King's Cup ended in the round of 16 against Al Shabab. |
| 2025/26 | Fifteenth with 30 points, avoiding relegation after a difficult season. Javier Calleja and Daniel Carreño both left before MaurÃcio Dulac took over in February and led the recovery, and the King's Cup ended in the round of 16. |
Riyadh is easier to visit than many football travellers expect. Saudi Arabia offers tourist visas to visitors from many countries, and the capital is well connected by air. The table summarises the practical points for a matchday trip.
| Topic | What to Know |
|---|---|
| Airport | King Khalid International Airport serves the capital |
| Getting around | Car or ride-hailing apps; the Riyadh Metro covers parts of the city |
| Where to stay | Olaya and the King Abdullah Financial District, with plenty of hotels and restaurants |
| Events | Riyadh Season runs through the cooler months, which can affect traffic and hotel prices |
| Matchday customs | No alcohol, modest dress and separate family sections where offered |
The climate shapes the matchday. Riyadh is very hot for much of the year, which is why league matches are usually played in the evening, and from November to March evenings are mild and comfortable. 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.
Choose the fixture, check the venue, pick your section, 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.
Al Riyadh have shared SHG Arena, the home of Al Shabab, since 2025 while their own Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium in west Riyadh is renovated. Always check the venue stated on your listing.
Al Hilal have a huge following across Riyadh, and their visits to a compact ground create far more demand than there are seats. Resale prices for those matches typically sit well above face value.
Delivery timing depends on the format stated in your listing, and Saudi league tickets are often released close to the match. An order that is confirmed but not yet delivered until the final days is normal.
Al Riyadh won the Crown Prince Cup in 1993/94 and the Saudi Federation Cup in 1994/95, and finished runners-up in the league in 1993/94. They have also won the Saudi First Division twice.
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, check the venue and secure your Al Riyadh tickets for the 2026/27 season before the most popular seats are gone.
Sources: Al-Riyadh Club; Saudi Pro League; Saudipedia; Flashscore; Goal; Wikipedia, used as a cross-reference where primary sources were incomplete. 1BoxOffice is an independent ticket marketplace and is not affiliated with Al-Riyadh Club, the Saudi Pro League or the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.
Al Riyadh 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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