Al Nassr host Al Wasl and Al Sadd in Riyadh: ACL Elite 2026 dates
Al Nassr host Al Wasl on 26 October and Al Sadd on 24 November 2026 at Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Al Nassr will host two AFC Champions League Elite 2026–27 league-stage matches at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh: against the UAE's Al Wasl on Monday 26 October 2026, and against Qatar's Al Sadd on Tuesday 24 November 2026, according to published fixture lists. With the Riyadh derby falling outside these two months, the two Asian nights are among the biggest football dates in the capital in this period.
| Dates | Monday 26 October 2026 (Al Nassr v Al Wasl) and Tuesday 24 November 2026 (Al Nassr v Al Sadd) |
|---|---|
| Kick-off | Not officially confirmed; published listings range from 9:15 pm to 10:15 pm Riyadh time |
| Venue | Al-Awwal Park, King Saud University, Riyadh |
| Tickets | Through Al-Awwal Park's official ticketing platform |
| Good for | Football fans and families |
The two matches at a glance
Al Nassr v Al Wasl: Monday 26 October 2026
This is matchday three of the West region league stage, against Dubai's Al Wasl, whom Al Nassr met in last season's AFC Champions League Two quarter-finals. The West region's matchday three falls on 26 and 27 October, and published fixture lists place Al Nassr's game on the Monday.
Al Nassr v Al Sadd: Tuesday 24 November 2026
On matchday five, Al Nassr welcome Al Sadd, one of Qatar's leading clubs and a former Asian champion. In between, the team travel to Pakhtakor in Tashkent on 2 November, according to the same schedule.
Each club plays eight league-stage matches this season, four of them at home. Saudi football is also represented in the West region by Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadsiah.
Other Al Nassr games at Al-Awwal Park
Besides the two Asian nights, published fixture lists show further Al Nassr home dates in the same period. These may change, so check before buying tickets:
- Sunday 18 October 2026: Al Nassr v Neom (Roshn Saudi League)
- Thursday 29 October 2026: Al Nassr v Al-Kholood (Roshn Saudi League)
- Friday 20 November 2026: Al Nassr v Al Qadsiah (Roshn Saudi League)
- Thursday 26 November 2026: Al Nassr v Al-Shabab (Roshn Saudi League)
- Monday 30 November 2026: Al Nassr v Al-Kholood (King's Cup round of 16)
Tickets
Tickets for Al Nassr home matches are sold through Al-Awwal Park's official ticketing platform (tickets.victoryarena.com), and buying requires signing in with an account on the platform or creating a new one. The sources we reviewed did not include prices for these two matches, so check them directly on the platform, and follow Al Nassr's official accounts for the on-sale date.
Buy only through official channels, and avoid unofficial resale sites that may charge more or have unclear terms.
Tips before the match
- Confirm the final kick-off time on the club's and the AFC's official channels before match day; the time was not officially fixed in the sources we reviewed.
- Both matches fall on working days (Monday and Tuesday), so plan to leave work early if you want to arrive ahead of the traffic.
- 26 October is also the opening day of the Future Investment Initiative and the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh, so expect busier roads across the city.
- If you are bringing children, check the entry conditions and age rules on the ticketing platform before buying.
- Check the gate and seat details on your ticket before you arrive, and keep your phone charged.
What about the Riyadh derby?
If you are looking for Al-Hilal v Al Nassr: the first league meeting of the Roshn Saudi League season is scheduled for matchday 17, in December according to the published schedule, outside the October–November window, while the return meeting is on matchday 34, the last of the season. Follow the Saudi Pro League's official channels to confirm its date and kick-off time.
Getting there
Al-Awwal Park is inside King Saud University's main campus in Riyadh. On match nights the roads to the stadium usually get busy before kick-off, so give yourself plenty of time.
Book a ride in Drovox Passenger, and you can schedule it in advance to arrive before the gates open. You can pay by cash, mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay or the in-app wallet.
Follow the event's official channels for any schedule updates, or visit the official Asian Football Confederation website.
