The Saudi Pro League (officially the Roshn Saudi League for sponsorship reasons) is the top-tier professional football league in Saudi Arabia, with its roots tracing back to 1957 but formally established under its current name in 2008. The league exploded onto the global stage in June 2023 when the Public Investment Fund acquired 75% stakes in four powerhouse clubs—Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli—as part of Saudi Vision 2030. This triggered a wave of high-profile signings including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mané, and N'Golo Kanté, catapulting the competition into international headlines. The championship features 18 clubs playing a 34-game double round-robin season, allowing up to 10 foreign players per squad. While Saudi officials tout the investments as economic diversification and sports development, critics have labeled the massive spending as "sportswashing" to improve the kingdom's image. In 2025, the league also made history when Al-Kholood became the first Saudi club to be fully owned by foreign investors, following a sale to American businessman Ben Harburg's group.