1976–77 Saudi Premier League

The 1976–77 season marked the inception of the first-ever top division professional football league in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, known then as the Saudi Premier League. This marked a significant milestone in the development of football in the country, as it introduced a formal, top-tier competition. The establishment of the league laid the groundwork for the growth of professional football in Saudi Arabia and played a key role in the sport's increasing popularity in the region.