Since 1951
Al-Ahli vs. Al-Ittihad
The Jeddah Derby — the Red Sea's oldest rivalry
The Jeddah Derby between Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad is the oldest continuous rivalry in Saudi Arabian football, dating back to their first meeting in 1951. Also known as the Red Sea Derby, this fixture pits Jeddah's two most historic clubs against each other in a contest that has shaped the identity of the city's football culture for over seven decades. Al-Ittihad, founded in 1927, and Al-Ahli, founded in 1937, represent the two pillars of Jeddah's sporting heritage, and their meetings electrify the city like no other event.