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| First season | 2022–23 |
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| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Number of teams | 26 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Saudi Women's Premier League |
| Domestic cup(s) | SAFF Women's Cup |
| Current champions | Al-Riyadh (1st title) (2022–23) |
| Most championships | Al-Riyadh (1 title) |
| Website | saff.com.sa/en/championship.php |
| Current: 2023–24 Saudi Women's First Division League | |
The Saudi Women's First Division League is the second-highest division of women's football in Saudi Arabia. The division was established in 2022.
In September 2022, The federation approved the establishment of the First Division League, with the participation of 17 teams spread across three regions. The league started on November 11, with teams playing both at home and away. The league started on November 11, with teams playing both at home and away.
The First Division champion was decided through a knockout system. The winning team got promoted to the Premier League for the next season, taking the place of the last team in the Premier League, which got relegated. [1]
In September 2023, it was announced that 26 teams would participate in the second season of the division, adding 9 more teams, including more professional clubs. [2]
In November 2023, the Saudi Football Federation shared that the format of the 2024–25 edition would change. Instead of having a group stage and knockout stage, there will be a direct 10-team league playing home and away. [3]
The following clubs are participating in the 2023–24 Saudi Women's First Division League: [4]
| Team | Home city | Home ground | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1. | |||
| Al-Shoulla FC | Al Kharj | #N/A | — |
| Al Hamma | Riyadh | #N/A | — |
| Golden Eagles | Riyadh | #N/A | — |
| Al Bayraq | Riyadh | #N/A | — |
| Al-Orobah | Sakakah | #N/A | — |
| Al-Watani | Tabuk | #N/A | — |
| Group 2. | |||
| Al-Nahda | Dammam | #N/A | — |
| Ras Tanura | Ras Tanura | #N/A | — |
| Al Fateh | Al-Mubarraz | #N/A | — |
| United Eagles | Khobar | #N/A | — |
| Al-Taraji | Qatif | #N/A | — |
| Group 3. | |||
| Al-Ula | Al-'Ula | #N/A | — |
| Manjam Al Mawahib | Mecca | #N/A | — |
| Al-Taqadom | Al-Qasim | #N/A | — |
| Al Wehda | Mecca | #N/A | — |
| Ohod | Medina | #N/A | — |
| Group 4. | |||
| Abha | Abha | #N/A | — |
| Al-Amal | Taif | #N/A | — |
| Phoenix | Taif | #N/A | — |
| Al-Ain | Al Bahah | #N/A | — |
| Al-Hejaz | Baljurashi | #N/A | — |
| Group 5. | |||
| Jeddah | Jeddah | #N/A | — |
| Al-Nors | Jeddah | #N/A | — |
| Al-Suqoor | Tabuk | #N/A | — |
| Najmt Jeddah | Jeddah | #N/A | — |
| Saham | Jeddah | #N/A | — |
| Season | Winner | Runners-up | Third | Best Player | Top scorers | Best Goalkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Al-Riyadh [5] | Al Mutahed | Jeddah Pride |  Ibtissem Ben Mohamed (Jeddah Pride) | Rahma Ghars (Saham) | |
| 2023–24 | Al-Ula | Al-Taraji | Al-Amal |  Selma Kapetanović (Al-Ula) | Wafe Messaoud (Al-Taraji) |  Chandra Morden (Al-Ula) |
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