Saudi Pro League Netflix docuseries to release in November

From desert sand to stadium stands, this series will take you behind the scenes of all the footballing action.

If you’ve lived in Saudi Arabia or kept an eye on global sports headlines, you already know that the Kingdom is serious about football. With icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema, and many others having moved to Saudi clubs, the world is finally catching onto just how big football is here. And now, to give everyone a closer look, the Saudi Pro League is getting its very own documentary.

Coming to Netflix on 21 November, this sports docuseries, titled Saudi Pro League: Kickoff promises an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the biggest league in the Kingdom. This six-episode series will touch on everything the Saudi Pro League is doing to establish itself as the most prominent fixture in the world of sports. It’ll also shed light on the evolving football scene in Saudi Arabia, which has seen the likes of legends find a permanent address in the Kingdom.

Saudi Pro League: Kickoff will take you behind the bleachers and give you a sneak peek of the players, coaches, and commentators who form part of the institution. Expect interviews and all that goes behind some of the most thrilling football matches. The focus will remain on the five clubs — Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, and Al Ettifaq as they eye the trophy.

For those who are unverified, the Saudi Pro League is Saudi Arabia’s biggest professional football league. It was established in 2008 under the Saudi Professional League Authority and is the pinnacle of Saudi football. The league’s global appeal skyrocketed in 2023 after an influx of top-tier international talent moved to the Kingdom. This year’s tournament is currently in session with matches taking place across Saudi Arabia.

And if you’d like to know more about what goes behind the Saudi Pro League, the Netflix docuseries release is just around the corner.

GO: Visit www.netflix.com for more information.