Thursday, January 8, 2026, will witness a number of strong and important matches in various competitions around the world, most notably the anticipated Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, as part of the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup.
In the English Premier League, Liverpool will be a tough guest for Arsenal, in the 21st round of the Premier League competition, in an anticipated confrontation between the two teams in the struggle for the top positions.
The Spanish Super Cup also features a heavyweight clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, in a match where both teams will seek to secure a place in the final.
On the Arab level, three matches will be held as part of the 12th round of the ADNOC Professional League competition, where Dibba will meet Khorfakkan, Al Jazira will face Ajman, while Al Dhafra will clash with Al Ain in a strong encounter.
Also taking place is the French Super Cup final, which brings together Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille, in a highly anticipated match for the championship title.
Three matches will also be held in the Saudi League, where Al-Hilal will meet Al-Hazm, Al-Nasr will face Al-Qadisiyah, in addition to Al-Najma and Al-Ettifaq.
Today’s most important match schedules and broadcast channels
Premier League
Arsenal vs Liverpool, at 12:00 midnight UAE time, 11:00 PM Saudi time, on beIN Sports 1.
Spanish Super Cup
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, at 11:00 PM UAE time, 10:00 PM Saudi time.. via the Eight Platform.
UAE League
Al Jazeera vs Ajman, at 5 pm UAE time, and 4 pm Saudi time.. via Abu Dhabi Sports Channel 1.
Dibba vs Khorfakkan, at 5 pm UAE time, and 4 pm Saudi time.. via Abu Dhabi Sports Channel 2.
Al Dhafra vs Al Ain, at 7:45 PM UAE time, 6:45 PM Saudi time, on Abu Dhabi Sports Channel 1.
French Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain vs Marseille, at 10:00 PM UAE time, 9:00 PM Saudi time, on beIN Sports 1xtra channel.
Saudi League
Al Hilal vs Al Hazm: 6:50 PM UAE time, 5:50 PM Saudi time.. on Thamaniyah 1 channel.
Al-Nasr vs Al-Qadisiyah: 9:30 PM UAE time, 8:30 PM Saudi time, on Thamaniyah 1 channel.
Al Najma vs Al Ittifaq: 9:30 PM UAE time, 8:30 PM Saudi time.. on Thamaniyah 2 channel.
