Timeline of the Development of the Saudi League

The Saudi League competition was launched under the name "Premier League," with the title decided by points.

The combined league featured a combined format, including teams from both the Premier League and the First Division, organized into groups followed by knockout stages.

The name 'Premier League' was changed to the 'Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques League Cup,' with the "Golden Square" playoff system to determine the champion, remaining in use for seventeen years.

The league reverted to the points system to determine the champion, who is determined by the aggregate points. Its name was changed to 'Saudi League,' which later became the 'Saudi Pro League.'

In this year, the 'Saudi Pro League' name was changed to 'Zain Pro League,' lasting three years. The number of teams increased to fourteen.

The name 'Zain League' was replaced by a new sponsor, becoming 'Abdullatif Jameel League' for three years, later extended to a fourth year until 2017.

The premier football club league was named the 'Saudi Pro League.'

The first edition of the league under its new name, 'Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Professional League,' was held, with seven foreign players and one naturalized player. The number of teams increased to sixteen.

'Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Professional League' was launched in its most expansive season in the history of the league.

The 'Saudi Pro League' name was changed to 'Roshn Saudi League' for sponsorship reasons.