Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad kicks off their AFC Champions League group stage campaign against Qatar's Al-Shamal on Monday night at Al Bayt Stadium. Al-Ittihad, known as 'Al-Ameed', aims for a strong start as they journey towards the continental title.
Al-Ittihad secured their spot in the group stage by overpowering the UAE’s Al-Jazira in the preliminary round. Meanwhile, Al-Shamal qualified after a historic season in the Qatari league and hopes to capitalize on the home advantage to achieve a positive result against one of Saudi Arabia's top clubs.
The match between Al-Shamal and Al-Ittihad is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at Al Bayt Stadium. This fixture is part of the first round of the elite 2026-2027 AFC Champions League group stage.
Kick-off is at 19:00 Saudi and Qatar time, 20:00 UAE time.
Al-Kass TV holds the broadcasting rights for the competition and will air the match on Al-Kass 5 channel.
Commentary for the match will be provided by Amer Al-Khuodairi on beIN SPORTS 1.
On Al-Kass 5, Ahmed Al-Tayyeb will be the commentator.
Fans can also watch the live stream of the Al-Shamal vs Al-Ittihad match online via TOD and beIN Connect platforms.