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Professional League outlines season schedule rules
The Saudi Professional League Association revealed the scheduling criteria for the 2026-2027 season, which will start on August 13, 2026, and end on May 29, 2027. The aim is to enhance transparency and organize matches amid a busy schedule that includes domestic, continental, and international competitions, as well as hosting the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The association based its planning on three main pillars: scheduling standards, ranking clubs according to their levels, and stadium availability. This is in accordance with ten standards to ensure a balanced fixture list, such as avoiding matches where a team faces clubs of the same level in consecutive rounds, and ensuring at least two days of rest between matches. Additionally, clubs were divided into four levels to create a more balanced match sequence, taking stadium readiness into account to ensure competitive fairness. The association is expected to announce the final fixture schedule after completing all procedures.
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