Watch Ronaldo live in the Saudi Pro League in Nigeria – Live TV and apps

The Saudi Pro League has suddenly become the centre of attraction across the globe.

Nobody gave the league a chance to become as popular as it is now. It shows how monetised football has become today.

When Cristiano Ronaldo signed off at Manchester United, it was full of bitterness, and rumours quickly suggested a mammoth deal was on the table in Saudi Arabia for the Portugal international.

Nobody believed that CR7 would head for the oil-rich country, but Ronaldo signed one of the most lucrative deals in football history and opened the door to many more stars to follow.

Karim Benzema left Real Madrid this summer for Al-Ittihad. Other star players who joined the Saudi Pro League include Premier League stars Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea) and Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), who joined Al-Ahli. Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson also made their way to Al-Ettifaq.

The influx of these stars has wet the appetite of many fans who now look to see how these players will perform in the Middle East country.

Despite missing out on signing Lionel Messi, the Saudi Pro League has taken on a massive significance.

Let’s look at everything you need to know about where to watch and stream Saudi Pro League live on TV & online.

Where to watch the Saudi Pro League – TV

Cristiano Ronaldo in action in the Saudi Pro League — Credit: Icon Sport

With the Saudi Pro League just gaining popularity, avenues to view their matches are currently limited. Gradually, more media organisations are getting on the wagon of the league.

StarTimes

Nigerians heavily rely on DSTV, SuperSport and GOTV for their football and other sports entertainment, but they would not air the Saudi Pro League.

Nigerians need not worry about how they can watch Cristiano Ronaldo and the other stars in Saudi Arabia. Startimes successfully renewed its contract with the Saudi Pro League (SPL) for two consecutive seasons, which means StarTimes will air all the games of the SPL till 2025. They will televise the matches on all their media platforms in the sub-Saharan region.

A subscription to StarTimes comes at a little under $8 a month.

Apps and Online streaming

You can also stream the matches of the Saudi Pro League online or via your app.

StarTimes On

Karim Benzema among the new entrants in the Saudi Pro League — Credit: Icon Sport

If you are on the go, you can carry the games in your pocket courtesy of the StarTimes On. You can watch it on your phone, tablet or laptop. You have to subscribe to the service.

Shahid

If Startimes is not to your liking, you can try Shahid. Shahid has international TV and streaming rights for the Saudi Pro League.

Shahid is not pricey. It costs £8.99 per month, for a monthly subscription, with the annual subscription slightly cheaper at £76.99 per year. It also has match replays and other TV shows included in the package.