Friday football fixtures: Saudi Pro League and European action on 23 October 2026
A full programme of domestic and continental football takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026, with league action returning across England, Spain, France, Germany and Italy, alongside the Saudi Pro League and African club competitions. In the Saudi Pro League, Al-Faisaly host Al-Nassr at 16:30 Saudi time (17:30 UAE), with Abdullah Al-Harbi and Rashed Al-Dosari listed as commentators.
Al-Ittihad face Al-Diriyah at 18:30 Saudi time (19:30 UAE), with Suleiman Al-Sharif and Saeed Yahya. Two matches begin at 21:00 Saudi time (22:00 UAE): Al-Qadsiah play Al-Hilal, with Fares Awdah and Mishari Al-Qarni, while Al-Ahli meet Al-Khaleej, with Fahad Al-Otaibi and Khaled Al-Mudaifer.
All four fixtures are being shown on Thmanyah. European league fixtures In the Premier League, Ipswich Town take on Nottingham Forest at 22:00 Saudi time (23:00 UAE).
The match is on beIN SPORTS 1, with Abdullah Al-Ghamdi commentating. Deportivo Alaves play Malaga in La Liga at the same time, 22:00 Saudi time (23:00 UAE), on beIN SPORTS 3.
Amer Al-Khudairi is the commentator. Torino meet Monza in Serie A at 21:45 Saudi time (22:45 UAE), with coverage available on stc tv.
In Ligue 1, Brest face Nice at 21:45 Saudi time (22:45 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 4, with Ahmed Al-Balushi on commentary. The Bundesliga fixture between Stuttgart and Borussia Monchengladbach starts at 21:30 Saudi time (20:30 UAE) and is being broadcast on MBC Shahid Sports.
African competitions The second legs of the CAF Champions League round of 32 include Petro Atletico against Scotland at 17:30 Egypt time (15:30 Morocco). Mamelodi Sundowns play Wydad at 21:00 Egypt time (19:00 Morocco), while Orlando Pirates face Africa Stars at the same time.
The listed broadcasters are ZSPORT 1, SuperSport Action Africa and SuperSport PSL respectively. Mouloudia Club d'Alger meet Enugu Rangers at 21:00 Egypt time (19:00 Algeria), with coverage on Algeria 1.
In the CAF Confederation Cup, 1o de Agosto play V. Both matches are listed with NORD VPN as the broadcaster.