The Roshn Saudi Pro League (SPL) increased its live viewership by 52% year-on-year to 198 million during the 2025–26 season, while revenue rose 11.5% and social media followers grew 44%. The figures suggest Saudi Arabia’s investment in football is beginning to generate commercial growth beyond high-profile player signings. Figures presented at the league’s General Assembly…
In a seismic shift for football finance, the Saudi Pro League (SPL) has officially overtaken France’s Ligue 1 in total annual player wages. With a staggering $1.24 billion spent on salaries, the SPL now ranks as the fifth-highest paying league in the world, rapidly closing in on the Bundesliga and Serie A. Chasing the European…
The financial geography of professional football has reached a historic milestone this season. According to the latest payroll data for the 2025-26 campaign, the Saudi Pro League now accounts for the two highest-spending clubs in the world, marking the first time the top of the global wage leaderboard has been occupied by teams outside of…
In a move to further professionalize its athletic infrastructure, Al Nassr FC has officially named WHOOP as its exclusive fitness, performance, and health wearable technology partner. The agreement, announced on February 20, 2026, will run through the end of the 2026 Saudi Pro League season. The partnership formalizes an existing trend within the squad, as…
