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Watch Al Ahli vs Abha Saudi Pro League soccer game LIVE: Online streams, TV channel, early teams news, start time

How to watch the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ahli and Abha, as well as kick-off time and team news

Saudi Pro League - Game Week 2

22 Aug 2026 - 14:00

King Abdullah Sports City

Today's game between Al Ahli and Abha will kick-off at Aug 22, 2026, 2:00 PM.

Al Ahli vs Abha is available to watch live in the United States. TV channel and live stream options are listed below.

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Al Ahli host Abha at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Saturday, August 22, in the second round of the Saudi Pro League 2026-27 season.

Marino Pusic's side enter the match looking to build on a winning start to the campaign. Al Ahli opened their league season with a 1-0 win at Al Diriyah and followed that with a King Cup victory over Al Anwar, giving the squad early momentum as the season takes shape.

The club has navigated a significant off-season, with former coach Matthias Jaissle departing for Newcastle United and Riyad Mahrez leaving after three years. Pusic has taken charge with the squad in transition, though the opening results suggest stability.

Abha arrive in Jeddah under Paulo Cunha with a difficult run of form behind them. The visitors lost to Al Hazem in their opening Saudi Pro League match and were eliminated from the King Cup by Al-Orobah FC on penalties just days later.

Abha sit 12th in the early Saudi Pro League standings, while Al Ahli are placed seventh. The gap in current form and league position makes this a testing assignment for the visitors.

For everything you need to know about how and where to watch this Saudi Pro League fixture, read on.

How to watch Al Ahli vs Abha with VPN

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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

Team news & squads

Al Ahli vs Abha lineups

4-3-3

Al Ahli

AHL

Formation

Abha

ABH

4-5-1

Substitutes

Manager

M. Pusic

P. Cunha

Al Ahli are managed by Marino Pusic for this fixture. No injury or suspension information is currently available for the home side, and no probable lineup has been confirmed. Updates will be added closer to kick-off.

Abha are led by Paulo Cunha. As with the home team, no injury, suspension, or lineup data is available at this stage. Further team news will be provided as the match approaches.

Form

Al Ahli have recorded two wins, two draws, and one defeat across their last five matches in all competitions. Their most recent result was a 1-2 victory over Al Anwar in the King Cup on August 17. Before that, they beat Al Diriyah 1-0 in the Saudi Pro League on August 13. Their two pre-season draws came against Fulham (1-1) and Rio Ave (2-2), with their only defeat a 1-3 loss to Vitoria de Guimaraes during pre-season.

Abha have lost all five of their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent outing was a King Cup exit against Al-Orobah FC on August 16, recorded as a 0-0 loss on the data, followed by a 1-2 defeat to Al Hazem in the Saudi Pro League on August 13. Abha conceded in all five of those matches and failed to win any of them, a run stretching back to a Saudi Pro League defeat to Al Hazem in May 2024.

Head-to-Head Record

The most recent meeting between these two sides ended in a 5-1 win for Al Ahli at home in the Saudi Pro League on May 18, 2024. Across the last five head-to-head matches, Al Ahli have won three, Abha have won one, and one match ended in a draw. The most lopsided result in that run came on November 30, 2023, when Al Ahli won 6-0 away at Abha in the Saudi Pro League.

Standings

#		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al HilalHIL	6	5	0	1	17	5	+12	15	L W W W W
2	Al QadsiahALQ	6	5	0	1	13	5	+8	15	W W W W L
3	Al IttihadITT	6	4	2	0	9	5	+4	14	W W D W W

4	Al Nassr FCALN	5	4	0	1	13	5	+8	12	L W W W W
5	Neom SCNEO	6	4	0	2	9	4	+5	12	W W L L W
6	Al-EttifaqALI	6	3	1	2	8	8	0	10	D W L L W
7	Al AhliAHL	6	3	0	3	13	9	+4	9	L W L L W
8	Al KholoodALK	5	2	3	0	10	7	+3	9	D W D W D
9	Al HazemALH	6	2	2	2	6	6	0	8	W D D L L
10	Al DiriyahDIR	5	2	1	2	5	4	+1	7	L W D W L
11	Al-FayhaALF	6	1	2	3	7	11	-4	5	L D W D L
12	Al RiyadhALR	6	1	2	3	6	16	-10	5	D L W D L
13	Al KhaleejALK	6	0	4	2	2	9	-7	4	D L L D D
14	Al-TaawounALT	6	0	3	3	3	6	-3	3	L D L D L
15	Al ShababALS	5	0	3	2	5	9	-4	3	L D D D L

16	Al Fateh FCALF	5	0	3	2	1	5	-4	3	D D D L L
17	Al-FaisalyAFS	6	0	3	3	4	10	-6	3	D D L D L
18	AbhaABH	5	0	1	4	4	11	-7	1	L L D L L

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Relegation

In the Saudi Pro League table, Al Ahli are currently placed seventh, while Abha sit twelfth.

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Al Ahli vs Abha today

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Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
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