A total of 20 teams are contesting the league, including 13 sides from the
2020–21 season, 4 promoted teams from the
Second Division and the three relegated sides from the
Pro League. The first club to be relegated to the First Division League was
Al-Ain, who were relegated after only a year in the top flight 2–0 defeat away to
Al-Nassr on 14 May 2021. In the final matchday, both
Al-Qadsiah and
Al-Wehda were relegated following a draw with
Abha and a loss against
Al-Shabab respectively. Al-Qadsiah were relegated after only a year in the top flight while Al-Wehda were relegated after three years in the top flight. The first club to be promoted was
Al-Orobah who were promoted despite a 1–0 away defeat to
Afif on 27 March 2021. On 3 April 2021, both
Al-Okhdood and
Bisha were promoted. Al-Okhdood were promoted following a 1–1 draw with
Al-Taqadom while Bisha were promoted following a 2–0 win over
Al-Jandal. The final club to be promoted was
Al-Kholood, who were promoted following a 3–1 away win over
Al-Dahab in the final matchday.
Al-Okhdood defeated
Al-Orobah 4–2 on penalties (3–3 after extra time) to win their second title and first since 1992. Al-Kholood and Bisha will play in the
First Division League for the first time in their history. Al-Orobah return after an absence of two seasons and will play in their 13th overall season in the First Division League. Al-Okhdood return to the First Division League for the first time since the 1992–93 season. They will play in their 2nd season in the First Division League.
Stadia and locations :
Note: Table lists in alphabetical order. Foreign players On 26 June 2021, the Saudi FF announced that the number of foreign players was increased from 4 players to 5 players. Players name in
bold indicates the player is registered during the mid-season transfer window. ==League table==