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Clowes, E. (2026, October 23). Women's soccer goes from bans to stadiums in Saudi. Semafor. https://www.semafor.com/article/10/23/2026/womens-soccer-goes-from-stadium-bans-to-half-a-million-dollar-prizes-in-saudi
Clowes, Ed. “Women's soccer goes from bans to stadiums in Saudi.” Semafor, 23 Oct. 2026, https://www.semafor.com/article/10/23/2026/womens-soccer-goes-from-stadium-bans-to-half-a-million-dollar-prizes-in-saudi.
Clowes, Ed. “Women's soccer goes from bans to stadiums in Saudi.” Semafor, October 23, 2026. https://www.semafor.com/article/10/23/2026/womens-soccer-goes-from-stadium-bans-to-half-a-million-dollar-prizes-in-saudi.
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In 2026, Saudi Arabia's Women’s Premier League has seen significant growth since its inception in 2022, with prize money quadrupling and teams like Al-Nassr winning substantial sums of money. For instance, Al-Nassr won 2 million riyals ($531,000) for the previous season's title. Although still lagging behind men’s league earnings, women's clubs are attracting foreign players with tax-free salaries and expatriate benefits. Despite this progress, attendance at matches remains low, prompting efforts like organizing school trips to games. Notably, American tech investor Ben Harburg is considering buying a women’s club, viewing it as a potential high-growth opportunity.
