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Saudi Women's Premier League
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The Saudi Women's Premier League officially the SAFF Women's Premier League (Arabic: الدوري السعودي الممتاز للسيدات) is the top flight of women's football in Saudi Arabia.[1]

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Logo of the league until 2022

The first Saudi women's club were King's United based in Jeddah,[2] 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 Jeddah Eagles.[3]

In February 2020, Saudi Arabia decided to launch a football league[4] for women throughout the country.[5] 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.[6] Challenge Sports Club won the first edition.[7]

In October 2023, the Saudi Women's Premier League partnered with DAZN, giving them rights to stream the league's matches worldwide.[8] This move reflects the league's major advancements in recent years.

On 14 December 2023, the match between Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad witnessed the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino at Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.[9]

On 23 December 2023, the match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr witnessed the presence of The Best FIFA Women's Player 2021 and 2022, Spain's Alexia Putellas, at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad stadium (Al-Ittihad Club Stadium) in Jeddah.[10]

In May 2024, Grass Valley announced a cooperation agreement with Saudi Pro League to distribute the 2024–25 Saudi Women's Premier League matches through its digital platform.[11]

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.[12]

On 10 January 2025, the match between Al-Ahli and Al-Amal witnessed the presence of 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Champion, Spanish Coach Jorge Vilda, at Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.[13]

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Current teams

The following ten teams are competing in the 2024–25 season.

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Champions

By season

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Total titles won by province

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Records

All-time table

As of the 18th round of the 2024–25 Saudi Women's Premier League
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Top scorers

As of the 18th round of the 2024–25 Saudi Women's Premier League

Top scorers by season

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Seasonal statistics

As of 25 April 2025
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Largest victories

As of 25 April 2025
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Awards

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Former top league champions

Before the launch of the Saudi Women's Premier League, two leagues were established to test and set things up, laying the foundation for the top-tier competition. These leagues served as crucial stepping stones, refining the structure and ensuring the success of the premier league.

The list of champions and runners-up:

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  • Al-Hilal (ex. Challenge SC)
  • Al-Ittihad (ex. Jeddah Eagles LFC)
  • Al-Nassr (ex. Al-Mamlaka FC)
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