Saudi Arabia will be represented by five clubs in the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite, the continent's top club competition. The participating Saudi sides are Al Ahli, Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Al Ittihad and Al Qadsiah.
While Al Ahli, Al Hilal, Al Nassr and Al Ittihad are among the familiar names representing the Kingdom, Al Qadsiah is also confirmed as part of the league stage, bringing the total number of Saudi entrants to five rather than four.
The presence of five clubs underlines the growing strength of Saudi football at the continental level, where domestic sides have become regular contenders. For fans across the Kingdom, it means more high-profile matches against the best teams in Asia throughout the season.
The AFC Champions League Elite is the leading club competition in Asian football, gathering top-ranked teams from across the continent in a league stage followed by knockout rounds. A larger Saudi representation offers supporters in Riyadh, Jeddah and other cities more chances to follow their clubs on the biggest stage.
Saudi Living will continue to share updates on the tournament as fixtures and further details are confirmed.
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