Saudi Third Division


The Saudi Third Division, is a football league, the fourth tier of the Saudi Arabian football league system.

History

The competition was created in 1996 and took up the old format of the Saudi Second [Division League|Saudi Second Division]. The first phase of competition was a group stage with teams divided into geographical locations based on the provinces of Saudi Arabia. The second phase was a knockout round tournament, with the group winners and runners-up taking part.
On 9 October 2020, the Saudi FF announced a new format for the Third Division starting from the 2021–22 season. The competition would consist of 32 teams divided into 4 groups, with the group winners earning promotion to the Saudi Second Division League. Al-Suqoor, now known as Neom, were the first champions of the new format.
During the 2023–24 season, the number of teams participating was increased to 40 teams.

Competition format

The 4 group winners would get promoted to the Saudi Second Division. The bottom 4 teams are relegated to the Fourth Division.

Performance by club

ClubTitlesWinning years
Al-Okhdood22003–04, 2017–18
Al-Safa22010–11, 2018–19
Al-Orobah11996–97
Al-Hazem11997–98
Abha11998–99
Al-Oyoon11999–2000
Al-Adalah12000–01
Al-Arabi12001–02
Al-Watani12002–03
Jeddah12004–05
Al-Noor12005–06
Hetten12006–07
Al-Qaisumah12007–08
Najd12008–09
Al-Taqadom12009–10
Al-Tuhami12011–12
Al-Nojoom12012–13
Al-Muzahimiyyah12013–14
Al-Jabalain12014–15
Al-Ain12015–16
Al-Kholood12016–17
Al-Saqer12020–21
Al-Suqoor12021–22
Mudhar12022–23
Al-Ula12023–24
Al-Qala12024–25

Broadcasters

Since the 2024–25 season
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