Saudi Pro League

The Saudi Pro League is the top professional football (soccer) league in Saudi Arabia. It is officially known as the Saudi Professional League and features a system of promotion and relegation with the lower division, the Saudi First Division League. The league is contested by 16 teams and operates on a traditional league format, where each team plays the others in a round-robin style. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the league champion. Established in 1976, the Saudi Pro League has grown in prominence and is known for attracting both local talent and international players. It is overseen by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The league has gained additional attention in recent years due to investments in football infrastructure and foreign players, enhancing its competitiveness and visibility on the global stage.