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Saudi Women's Super Cup
The Saudi Women's Super Cup () is a super cup tournament in Saudi women's football, Contested by the winners and runners-up of the Premier League and the Women's Cup. History In November 2024, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced the introduction of the Saudi Women's Super Cup, aimed at enhancing the level of competition in women's football and delivering high-quality matches. The inaugural edition is scheduled for the 2025–26 season. Format The competition will be held in a centralized format, where four teams will compete in three matches (two semi-finals and a final). The four teams will consist of: *The champion of the Saudi Women's Premier League *The runner-up of the Premier League *The champion of the Saudi Women's Cup *The runner-up of the Cup If a team qualifies through both competitions, the vacant spot will be filled by the next highest-ranked team in the Premier League standings that has not already qualified. In the case of no overlap, the semi-final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudi Arabian Football Federation
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF; ) is the association football, football Sport governing body, governing body of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1956, It's responsibilities include administration of club competitions and national teams. The founder of the federation is Prince Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud (1923–2007), Abdullah bin Faisal. History The SAFF was formally established in 1956 and the same year it joined the FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation in 1974, to begin the process of organizing his local championships in addition to his external contributions during which he achieved many great achievements. The SAFF organizes local football competitions, in addition to organizing the participation of Saudi national teams and clubs internationally, as it effectively supervises 153 clubs participating in football competitions. Premier, First, Second, and Third) – The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Champions – U-23 Championship (for the First and First Class) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia. Located in the centre of the Middle East, it covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula and has a land area of about , making it the List of Asian countries by area, fifth-largest country in Asia, the largest in the Middle East, and the List of countries and dependencies by area, 12th-largest in the world. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west; Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north; the Persian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to the east; Oman to the southeast; and Yemen to Saudi Arabia–Yemen border, the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and Israel. Saudi Arabia is the only country with a coastline along both the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, and most of Geography of Saudi Arabia, its terrain consists of Arabian Desert, arid desert, lowland, steppe, and List of mountains in Saudi Arabia, mountains. The capital and List of cities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahid (streaming Platform)
Shahid () is a Saudi Arabian content-streaming platform created and operated by the MBC Group, It is the most-watched Arabic streaming service in the MENA region, offering a wide range of entertainment content, including movies, TV shows, original productions, and sports events. History The platform was launched in 2008 by MBC Group and rebranded in 2020. More than 27 million unique monthly users were reported by the end of Ramadan 2019, and it managed to capture a market share of 85% VOD viewership in the MENA. The senior management of Shahid consists of Sam MBC Group's CEO Saudi Arabian businessman Waleed Al-Ibrahim is the founder and chairman of MBC Group, which launched Shahid. Timeline Launch, revamp and rebranding It was launched in 2008 titled MBC Shahid Online, a platform created to allow MBC users to view its TV programmes at their own convenience. The platform only had archives of the MBC's content and served as a catch-up service for MBC's channels. 2009 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudi Sports Company
Saudi Sports Company (SSC) is a Saudi Arabian sports network that holds exclusive broadcasting rights for the Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, and the Saudi Super Cup. Additionally, SSC broadcasts various continental competitions as well as nearly all domestic sports events and tournaments within the kingdom History The channels were created in 2021 to be the home of the Saudi top football competitions and many other sports. SSC offers free broadcast to some of their channels by having the top commentators behind the paywall and new commentators in the free channels. In 2024, SSC announced that IMG will produce the Saudi Pro League, King's Cup, and Saudi Super Cup for the next 5 years. Programming Football Domestic * Saudi Pro League * King's Cup * Saudi Super Cup * Saudi Women's Premier League * SAFF Women's Cup * Saudi Women's Super Cup Asian * AFC Champions League Elite * AFC Champions League Two * West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) European * Copa del ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrestrial Television
Terrestrial television, or over-the-air television (OTA) is a type of television broadcasting in which the content is signal transmission, transmitted via radio waves from the terrestrial (Earth-based) transmitter of a TV station to a TV receiver having an television antenna, antenna. The term ''terrestrial'' is more common in Europe and Latin America, while in Canada and the United States it is called ''over-the-air'' or simply ''broadcast''. This type of Television broadcasting, TV broadcast is distinguished from newer technologies, such as satellite television (direct broadcast satellite or DBS television), in which the signal is transmitted to the receiver from an overhead satellite; cable television, in which the signal is carried to the receiver through a coaxial cable, cable; and Internet Protocol television, in which the signal is received over an Internet stream or on a network utilizing the Internet Protocol. Terrestrial television stations broadcast on television cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Cup
A super cup is a competition, in association football, basketball, handball, volleyball and rugby union which often forms the 'curtain raiser' to a season, and typically involves only two teams who have qualified through success in other competitions during the previous season. It is typically contested on a national level by two competition winners of the previous season: the national knock-out cup winner and the highest level league champion. There are also continental super cups, like the UEFA Super Cup in football, which puts together winners of the UEFA Champions League, top and UEFA Europa League, second-tier UEFA club competitions, UEFA competitions and the Recopa Sudamericana between CONMEBOL Libertadores and the CONMEBOL Sudamericana, Sudamericana winners, and cross-border super cups between champions of neighbouring leagues, such as the Campeones Cup between the winners of the highest level leagues in the United States and Mexico, and the Champions Cup (All-Ireland), C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's Football In Saudi Arabia
Saudi Women’s Football includes several leagues and competitions. At the top is the Premier League, followed by the First Division and Second Division. There are also two major cup competitions, the Super Cup and the Federation Cup. Additionally, there is an U-17 Tournament to support the development of young talent. These leagues and competitions form the foundation of women’s football in the kingdom, Saudi Arabia also has national women’s football teams. The Senior Team represents the country in international competitions. The U-20 Team competes in youth tournaments, providing valuable experience for younger players. The U-17 Team focuses on developing the next generation of talent. History Women's football in Saudi Arabia has developed steadily over the years, reflecting growing local participation, national interest, and institutional support. From early grassroots clubs to organized national leagues and a national team, the sport’s evolution demonstrates a stron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudi Women's Premier League
The Saudi Women's Premier League officially the SAFF Women's Premier League () is the top flight of women's football in Saudi Arabia. History The first Saudi women's club were King's United based in Jeddah, and Eastern Flames in Dhahran. Both were formed in 2006. Other women's teams were formed after in Riyadh and Dammam. In 2008, the first Saudi women's tournament was held with the participation of seven teams. In December 2019, the Jeddah Women's Football League was held, which was the first women's competition organized by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation; it was won by Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah), Jeddah Eagles. In February 2020, Saudi Arabia decided to launch a football league for women throughout the country. On 17 November 2020, the national league was launched with 24 teams; it was divided into three regions, Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam which represent the ''Women's Community Football League'', and the four best teams qualified to the WFL Champions Cup. Challenge Spor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudi Women's Cup
The Saudi Women's Cup, officially the SAFF Women's Cup (Arabic: كأس الإتحاد السعودي للسيدات) is the top annual cup tournament for women's clubs in Saudi Women’s Football. History The Director of Women's Football highlighted that hosting the Saudi Women's Cup represents a significant step in the development plans for women's football. Increasing the number of matches during the season is one of the strategic objectives aimed at enhancing the players' technical skills and fostering competitiveness among teams. On 31 May 2024, the Saudi Football Federation renewed the exclusive partnership agreement with Saudi National Bank for a period of 3 years to sponsor the Saudi Women's Premier League and also the SAFF Women's Cup. Format Participation In accordance with official regulations, the SAFF has determined the allocation of the 16 available spots. Direct qualification is granted to all clubs from the Saudi Women's Premier League. Seeding In the draw, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dammam
Dammam (Arabic: الدمام ad-Dammām) is a city and governorate, and the capital of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 1,386,166 as of 2022, making it the country's fifth-largest city after Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina. Dammam forms the core of the Dammam metropolitan area, also known as Greater Dammam, which includes the neighboring governorates of Dhahran, Khobar, Qatif. , the metropolitan area's population was 2,743,318, making it the third-largest in the country. Overview The area that eventually became Dammam was settled by the Dawasir tribe around 1923, with permission of King Ibn Saud. The area was originally a fishing hamlet. It developed after the discovery of oil in the region, becoming a port city and an administrative center. Following the unification of Saudi Arabia, Dammam was made the capital of the newly formed Eastern Province. Dammam is known for being a major administrative cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudi Women's Super Cup
The Saudi Women's Super Cup () is a super cup tournament in Saudi women's football, Contested by the winners and runners-up of the Premier League and the Women's Cup. History In November 2024, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced the introduction of the Saudi Women's Super Cup, aimed at enhancing the level of competition in women's football and delivering high-quality matches. The inaugural edition is scheduled for the 2025–26 season. Format The competition will be held in a centralized format, where four teams will compete in three matches (two semi-finals and a final). The four teams will consist of: *The champion of the Saudi Women's Premier League *The runner-up of the Premier League *The champion of the Saudi Women's Cup *The runner-up of the Cup If a team qualifies through both competitions, the vacant spot will be filled by the next highest-ranked team in the Premier League standings that has not already qualified. In the case of no overlap, the semi-final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
