Are you looking for an app from where you can watch all the matches of your favorite football teams? In this blog, we have gathered a list of some of the best football live streaming apps that are available in Saudi Arabia. We have also listed down the football leagues that are available on each app.
Best Apps to Stream Live Football Matches
Take a look at some of the popular football streaming apps below, covering a variety of football leagues; from Saudi Pro League to UEFA Champions League these apps have it all covered.
- StarzPlay
- Aloula
- DAZN
- SonyLIV
- Shahid/SSC
- BeIN Sports Connect
Starzplay
STARZPLAY is the premium addon that is included in the Starz ON app. It is a premier streaming service in the MENA region, catering to more than 3 million subscribers.
The football live stream app which allows you to watch all your favorite matches live or later on-demand. StarzPlay currently has the following football leagues that you can watch: Serie A (Italian Football League), Coppa Italia, and Eredivisie (Dutch Football League).
STARZPLAY is available for SAR 11.50 per week or SAR 29.99 per month.
Download: StarzPlay Android | StarzPlay iOS
Aloula
Aloula is a video on demand streaming service that provides video content for users across the Arab world to enjoy on any device. Its available in both English and Arabic language for easy navigation.
They also live stream their TV channels so you can easily watch any football match that is being broadcasted live on the SBC channels for free. You can either download their app or access the live TV from your browser to watch live football.
Watch: Live TV
Download: Aloula Android | Aloula/الأولى iOS
DAZN
DANZ is one of the premier sports apps with more than 50M downloads, allowing users to watch live matches for a variety of sports from football to boxing, MMA or other sports. By 2023, the service had 20 million paid subscribers globally.
You can enjoy football live streams from the FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Women’s Champions League, and weekly matches from the Saudi Pro League, National League, Frauen Bundesliga, and Liga F on the DAZN app. Some of these matches are available for free while the others require a DAZN subscription in order to watch.
The DAZN monthly subscription is usually for SAR 37.99/month, it also has other pricing plans that are available.
Download: DAZN Android | DAZN iOS
SonyLIV
SonyLIV is a streaming platform allows you to watch your favorite football matches. The app provides high-quality streaming, exclusive content, and on-demand videos to its users.
SonyLIV has multiple football leagues for you to watch. You can easily watch all the matches from UEFA Champions League, The Emirates FA Cup UEFA Europa League, Roshn Saudi League and more.
You would need a LIV premium subscription in order to use the app. The subscription fee is SAR 20.99 per month or SAR 144.99 for an annual plan.
Download: SonyLIV Android | SonyLIV iOS
Shahid / SSC
If you’re looking to watch football in Saudi Arabia then the Saudi Sports Company (SSC) has multiple channels dedicated to sports in Saudi Arabia.
SSC holds exclusive broadcasting rights for multiple Saudi football leagues & tournaments such as the Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, Saudi Women’s Premier League, and the Saudi Super Cup. Apart from local competitions, they also broadcast other football tournaments and sports such as Copa del Rey, CONCACAF Champions Cup, National Football League (NFL), MotoGP and more.
You can watch all of the SSC channels on Shahid either on their website or on the Shahid app however, you would need an active Shahid subscription to access the SSC channels.
Shahid contains multiple subscription plans however, not all of them include SSC. You would need to either get a “VIP | Sports” plan or a “VIP | Ultimate” subscription in order to access the sports content, the subscription fee for those plans are SAR 69.99 per month and SAR 89.99 per month respectively.
Shahid Subscription Plans
Download: Shahid Android | Shahid iOS
beIN Sports Connect
beIN CONNECT is the app for beIN users who are using their satellite TV services. beIN Sports Connect offers live sports streaming, including football, tennis, rugby, and more. It provides users with access to live and on-demand sports content, allowing them to watch their favorite sports events anytime, anywhere.
BeIN Sports exclusively covers all the matches from the English Premier League, Bundesliga & LaLiga in Saudi Arabia and also show matches from the UEFA Champions League, Ligue1, AFC Champions League and more. This makes them a good choice for football fans in KSA to watch some of the top football leagues in one place.
You need to have an active beIN subscription in order to use the app. Subscription price for beIN Connect in the MENA region varies for each country and the plan chosen. Contact your local provider for subscription charges and how to have it installed.
Download: beIN Connect Android | beIN Connect iOS
Here is a comparison of all the apps in order to give you an overview of what league is covered by each app and how much they charge for their services:
| SonyLIV | STARZPlay | DAZN | Aloula | Shahid | beIN Connect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downloads | 100M+ | 10M+ | 50M+ | 50K+ | 100M+ | 10M+ |
| Price | SAR 20.99/month | SAR 29.99/month | SAR 37.99/month | Free – Live TV | SAR 69.99+/month | Varies |
| Leagues Covered: | UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Roshn Saudi League | Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, Eredivisie | Saudi Pro League, National League, Liga F | Saudi First Division League (Yelo League) | Saudi Pro League, Brasileirão, Copa del Rey | English Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga |
| Rating (Android) | 3.3/5 | 4.3/5 | 2.5/5 | N/A | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Rating (iOS) | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.7/5 | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are These Football Live Streaming Apps Free?
Users are generally required to pay a subscription fee to access the premium features on these live streaming apps. Some apps do have some free matches/leagues such as DAZN.
What Are the Best Apps to Stream Live Football Matches?
Some of the top apps to live stream football matches include DAZN, SonyLIV, and STARZPLAY. They offer live streaming, match highlights, and exclusive content.
Can I Watch Past Matches on These Apps?
Most apps offer users the ability to watch past matches or the highlights of those matches, allowing them to catch up on games that they may have missed.
Are These Apps Available Worldwide?
These live stream apps are usually accessible in Saudi Arabia and other countries.
Conclusion
The live football streaming apps featured here not only meet the demand for football fans in Saudi Arabia but also show the importance of continuous mobile app development in Saudi Arabia in order to cater to the sports fans in KSA.
Reach out to Digital Gravity KSA today, if you require assistance with having your mobile app developed for the Saudi Arabian market.
