How to Watch Cristiano Ronaldo in Al-Nassr action in the UK and US
Cristiano Ronaldo is up and running for Al-Nassr following his controversial move to the Saudi side after leaving Manchester United… but how can you watch the forward in action? And when does Ronaldo play next?
- Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for Al-Nassr in a 1-0 win over Ettifaq
- The forward is back in action on Thursday afternoon in the Saudi Super Cup
- Al-Nassr can be streamed worldwide but won’t be televised in the UK or US
Cristiano Ronaldo is up and running as an Al-Nassr player after making his long-awaited debut in a 1-0 win over Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League on January 22.
The 37-year-old joined the Saudi side in December following a bombshell exit from Manchester United, with the veteran set to earn a reported £175million a year.
Ronaldo’s first taste of action ironically came against long-term rival Lionel Messi while playing for a Riyadh All Stars team, with Paris Saint-Germain claiming a 5-4 victory in the exhibition match.
Cristiano Ronaldo made his long-awaited Al Nassr debut in a 1-0 win over Al Ettifaq in Riyadh
The veteran forward completed his move in December after a bombshell exit from Manchester United
The forward was unable to get on the scoresheet against Ettifaq in his first official game for the club, though the win win kept Al-Nassr a point clear of Al-Hilal at the top of the table having played 14 games, one less than their nearest challengers.
Ronaldo, who had been forced to wait for his debut due to receiving a two-game FA suspension after smashing an Everton fan’s phone last year, will once again be in action on Thursday as Al-Nassr take on Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final.
Sportsmail breaks down exactly how you can watch Ronaldo in action for Al-Nassr below as the Saudi season progresses.
Will Al-Nassr be televised in the UK and US?
Unfortunately for those looking to follow Ronaldo’s progress in Saudi, Al-Nassr are currently not being televised live in the United Kingdom or United States.
The Saudi Pro League does not have a deal in place with any network in the US or UK, while Saudi Arabia’s two cup competitions – the King Cup and the Saudi Super Cup – do not have broadcast deals.
Fans from the United Kingdom and United States won’t be able to watch Ronaldo on the TV
In the US, the AFC Champions League and the AFC Cup can be watched on CBS Sports, but Al-Nassr aren’t currently in either competition. Live matches in the competition aren’t currently available in the UK.
Can you stream Al-Nassr games in the UK and US?
Saudi Sports Company (SSC) currently hold the rights to broadcast Saudi Pro League games, as well as Saudi Super Cup and King Cup matches, meaning Al-Nassr games can’t be televised in the UK or US.
However, the matches are available to stream worldwide through Shahid, with sports subscriptions available from £10.99 a month in the UK, and $18 a month in the US.
New users can sign up HERE at the official site.
Ronaldo will be in action on Thursday afternoon as Al-Nass take on Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final
Sportsmail will also be covering a number of Al-Nassr games live, including Thursday’s semi-final clash against Al-Ittihad.
Meanwhile, Al-Nassr will be showing highlights of their games on their YouTube channel.
Al-Nassr fixtures in full (UK time)
- January 26: Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr – Saudi Super Cup, 6pm
- February 3: Al-Fateh vs Al-Nassr – Saudi Pro League, 3pm
- February 9: Al-Wehda vs Al-Nassr – Saudi Pro League, 5.30pm
- February 17: Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun – Saudi Pro League, 3pm
- February 25: Damac vs Al-Nassr – Saudi Pro League, 3pm
- March 3: Al-Nassr vs Al-Batin – Saudi Pro League, 5.30pm
- March 9: Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr – Saudi Pro League 5.30pm
- March 14: Al-Nassr vs Abha – King Cup, 2.30pm
- March 16: Al-Nassr vs Abha – Saudi Pro League, 5.30pm
- April 4: Al-Adalah vs Al-Nassr – Saudi Pro League 8pm
- April 9, 2023 Al-Fayha vs Al-Nassr – Saudi Pro League, 8pm
- April 27, 2023 Al-Nassr vs Al-Raed – Saudi Pro League, TBC
- May 3: Al-Hilal vs Al-Nassr – Saudi Pro League, TBC
- May 9: Al-Nassr vs Al-Khaleej – Saudi Pro League, TBC
- May 15: Al-Tai vs Al-Nassr Saudi – Pro League, TBC
- May 20: Al-Nassr vs Al-Shabab – Saudi Pro League, TBC
- May 26: Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Nassr – Saudi Pro League, TBC
- May 31: Al-Nassr vs Al-Fateh – Saudi Pro League, TBC
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