The Saudi Pro League emerged as one of the potential epicentres of world football and particularly a focal point in Asia, ever since it started recruiting top stars from European football. The financial aspect of the league is special but we are also now starting to see quality in terms of football as well. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar are the flagship names that feature in the league but it is also the other European stars like Aymeric Laporte and Sadio Mane that draw the fan frenzy. A new season awaits us and fans will hope it is special. Saudi Pro League 2024-25 Transfer News: Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr Sign Salem AlNajdi On a Five-Year Deal.

Al Hilal are the defending champions and the way they have dominated the league, a defence of the title cannot be ruled out. Their star power is balanced by discipline on the pitch and it is one of the main reasons they have been so successful domestically. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr is not far behind in terms of talent but they always somehow come up short against Al Hilal in the key games. Al-Ittihad and Al-Taawoun are the other big names in the league and they will be pushing these big guns right till the end.

Al-Kholood, Al-Orobah, and Al-Qadsiah will be joining the league as the promoted clubs and given the intensity of the league, it will be interesting to see if they can adapt quickly and survive the relegation battle.

When Will Saudi Pro League 2024–25 Season Commence?

The Saudi Pro League 2024–25 season will commence with the Al-Taawoun vs Al Feiha opening match on August 22, 2024.  Al Nassr and Al Raed will also have a faceoff on the same day. Champions Al-Hilal will begin their campaign on August 24. All the teams will look for a positive start to avoid slip-ups early in the season.

On Which Channel Saudi Pro League 2024–25 Will Be Telecast Live?

Sony Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the Saudi Pro League in India. With an increase in popularity if the competition, the broadcaster will look to cover most matches on their array of channels. Star-studded teams like Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Ittihad will get the preferences in case of overlapping schedules. Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes the First Player to Score A Goal in 23 Successive Football Seasons, Achieves Feat During Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr Saudi Super Cup 2024 Semi-Final.

How to Watch Saudi Pro League 2024–25 Live Streaming Online?

With the Sony sports Channels being the official broadcaster of the tournament, fans can also watch live streaming of the Saudi Pro League on the SonyLiv App and Website. FanCode will also provide live streaming of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. Expect a quality season of football from Saudi Arabia with some of the top stars in action.

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