Referees for today's matches on Friday in the fifth round of Saudi Pro League

The referees' committee has announced the officiating teams for today's matches on Friday, as part of the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League for the 2026-2027 season, which will see three matches taking place.

All eyes are on the match between Al Ahly FC and Al Riyadh, which kicks off at 6 PM. The referee for the match will be Abdullah Al-Owaidan, assisted by Muayid Al-Masjan and Mohamed Hamad Ben Harakan.

The officiating team includes assistant Al-Mushari as the fourth official, while Abdullah Al-Shahri is responsible for the video technology, assisted by Mohamed Khalil in the VAR room.

At the same time, Al-Hilal will meet Al Shabab in an anticipated derby, with Argentine referee Facundo Tello officiating, assisted by his compatriots Juan Pablo Belatti and Gabriel Chadi.

Sami Al-Jreis will serve as the fourth official during the Al-Hilal vs. Al-Shabab derby, while German Delfino will manage the video technology, assisted by Saudi Hassan Al-Salam.

The match between Abha and Al-Ettifaq will take place at 4 PM, officiated by Saudi referee Mohamed Al-Shahrani, with Mohamed Al-Hanfoosh and Hussam Al-Habib as assistants, while Omar Al-Shuhri will serve as the fourth official.

Faisal Al-Balawi will be part of the video technology team for the Abha vs. Al-Ettifaq match, assisted by Hamad Al-Ahmari, to complete the officiating system for the game.

Matches take place today, Friday, September 4, 2026, in the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League, with fans eagerly anticipating the three encounters.