Football fans will be watching closely today, Friday, August 21, 2026, a number of exciting matches across various leagues, as the new season kicks off in several competitions.
The ADNOC Pro League matches take center stage, with Kalba facing Al Wasl, while Al Nasr takes on Al Wahda, in the second round of the competition.
The Saudi League competitions continue today, while the English Premier League witnesses the start of its new season with a match between Arsenal and Coventry City, in addition to matches in the Spanish and French Leagues.
On the Egyptian front, the new season of the Egyptian Premier League kicks off with 3 matches, most notably the Zamalek vs. Al-Ittihad Alexandria match.
Today’s matches schedule, Friday 21-8-2026, and the broadcasting channels
ADNOC Pro League
Kalba vs Al Wasl, 6:00 PM UAE time, via Abu Dhabi Sports Channel.
Al Nasr vs Al Wahda, 8:35 PM UAE time, via Abu Dhabi Sports Channel.
Saudi League
Riyadh vs Al-Nasr, 8:00 PM UAE time, on Thamaniyah 2 channel.
Al Hazm vs Al Diriyah, 8:15 PM UAE time, on Thamaniyah 1 channel.
Al-Faisaly vs Neom, 10:00 PM UAE time, via the Thamaniyah app.
Al-Qadisiyah vs Al-Ittihad, 10:00 PM UAE time, on Thamaniyah 1 channel.
Premier League
Arsenal vs Coventry City, 11:00 PM UAE time, on beIN SPORTS 1.
Spanish League
Real Betis vs Real Sociedad, 11:00 PM UAE time, on beIN SPORTS 2.
French League
Marseille vs Strasbourg, 10:45 PM UAE time, on beIN SPORTS 4.
Egyptian League
Wadi Degla vs Zed, 6:00 PM UAE time, on ON Sport channel.
Abu Qir Fertilizers vs National Bank, 9:00 PM UAE time, on ON Sport Max channel.
Zamalek vs Al-Ittihad Alexandria, 9:00 PM UAE time, on ON Sport channel.
Qatar League
Al Gharafa vs Al Shahaniya, 6:15 PM UAE time, via Al Kass encrypted channels 5.
Al Arabi vs Al Shamal, 8:30 PM UAE time, via Al Kass encrypted channels 6.
