The draw for the Jeddah Football Championship 2026, sponsored by Prince Saud bin Mishaal
Football fans in the Western Region will turn their attention tomorrow (Tuesday) to King Abdullah Sports City, where the draw for the "Jeddah Football Championship 2026" will take place, in a prominent sporting event that enjoys the generous support and patronage of the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, and close follow-up by the Governor of Jeddah, His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi.
The draw ceremony is scheduled to take place at 6:00 PM in the Media Center Hall at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah (Al-Inma), in the presence of the Director of the Ministry of Sports branch in the Makkah region, Mr. Abdulaziz bin Aboud, along with a number of sports and media figures and representatives of the participating teams.
Jeddah's distinguished sporting status
The selection of King Abdullah Sports City (The Shining Jewel) to host the draw ceremony reflects the great importance that the organizers place on this tournament. This sports city is one of the most prominent cultural and sporting landmarks in the Kingdom and the Middle East, having hosted numerous major international and local events, thus lending a professional air and significant media attention to the launch of this tournament.
Supporting leadership and empowering the sports sector
The patronage of His Royal Highness the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region and the follow-up of His Royal Highness the Governor of Jeddah for this event embody the great attention that the wise leadership pays to the sports and youth sector. This support comes within the framework of the ongoing commitment to activating community and competitive sports activities, which contribute to developing young talents and raising the level of sports competitiveness in the region.
Keeping pace with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
This tournament is an integral part of the comprehensive sports renaissance underway in Saudi Arabia under the umbrella of Vision 2030. The Quality of Life Program, one of the Vision's initiatives, aims to promote sports participation within the community, increase the number of participants, develop infrastructure, and organize events that will position the Kingdom among the world's leading sporting nations. Local tournaments in major cities like Jeddah are considered essential for discovering future stars and supporting clubs and national teams.
The sports community in Jeddah is eagerly awaiting the announcement of the tournament's details, format, and competing teams through tomorrow's draw, amid expectations of strong competition and organization befitting the status of the Bride of the Red Sea as a leading sports and tourist destination.
