The Saudi Professional League, also known as the Saudi Pro League, is the top-tier football league in Saudi Arabia. It was established in 1976 and has since become one of the most competitive leagues in the Middle East. The league consists of 16 teams, with each team playing a total of 30 matches throughout the season. Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad are the most successful teams in the league's history, having won the title multiple times. An interesting fact about the league is that it was the first professional football league in the Arab world.