The Saudi Women's First Division League, officially the SAFF Women's First Division League, is the second-tier Saudi women's football league in the Saudi football league system, below the Saudi Women's Premier League.
History and format In September 2022, the federation approved the establishment of the First Division League, with the participation of 17 teams distributed across three regions. The league began on November 11, with teams playing both home and away matches.
The First Division champion was determined through a knockout system. The winning team was promoted to the Premier League for the following season, replacing the last-placed team, which was relegated.
In September 2023, it was announced that 26 teams would participate in the second season of the division, including the addition of nine new professional teams. The 2023–24 season featured 30 teams in total.
In November 2023, the Saudi Football Federation announced that the format of the 2024–25 edition would be changed. Instead of featuring a group stage and a knockout stage, the competition would adopt a 9-team league format with home and away matches.
On 25 September 2024, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced that matches of the 2024–25 season would be broadcast on television for the first time via the (SAFF+) platform.
In the 2025–26 season, the number of participating teams was reduced to 8.
Current teams The following 8 teams are competing in the 2025–26 season.
Team Location Ground 2024–25 SeasonAl-AmalRiyadhAl-Motawa Academy StadiumAl-HmmahRiyadhAl-Yamamah University StadiumAl-NahdaDammamAl-Nahda Club StadiumAl-TarajiQatifAl-Taraji Club StadiumAl-YarmoukJazanKing Faisal Sports City StadiumNajmat JeddahJeddahKing Abdulaziz University StadiumPhoenixTaifKing Fahd Sports City Annex Stadium 1United EaglesQatifSafwa CityAl-Taraji Club StadiumPrince Nayef Sports City StadiumAl-Safa Club Stadium
Champions Season Winners Runners-up Third place Ref 2022–23 Al-Riyadh Al-Mutahed Jeddah Pride 2023–24 Al-Ula Al-Taraji Al-Amal 2024–25 Neom Abha Al-Riyadh 2025–26 Al-Taraji Al-Nahda Al-Amal
Awards The following awards were given at the conclusion of the season: Season Best Player Top Goalscorer Best Goalkeeper 2022–23 Ibtissem Ben Mohamed (Jeddah Pride) Rahma Ghars (Saham) – 22 goals Khulood Saleh (Al-Mutahed) 2023–24 Selma Kapetanović (Al-Ula) Wafe Messaoud (Al-Taraji) – 36 goals (Al-Ula) 2024–25 Diana Celis (NEOM) Fanta Camara (Abha) – 43 goals Haifa Al-Safyani (NEOM) 2025–26 Grâce Mfwamba (Al-Taraji) Fanta Camara (Al-Amal) – 36 goals Maria Al-Najjar (Al-Nahda)
Broadcasters Since the 2024–25 season Region BroadcasterRef.
References
See also Madaris League Saudi Women's Cup Saudi Women's Super Cup Women's association football Saudi Women's Premier League Women's football in Saudi Arabia Saudi Women's Premier Challenge Cup Saudi Girls' youth football competitions Saudi Women's Second Division League
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