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About the League

The UAE Pro League is the top tier of football in the United Arab Emirates, contested by 14 clubs with AFC Champions League places at the top and relegation at the bottom. Al Ain won the 2025-26 title unbeaten for a record 15th championship.

The UAE Pro League, known as the ADNOC Pro League under its title sponsorship, is the top division of football in the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1973, it is contested by 14 clubs who play a 26-match home-and-away season running from August to May. The league is one of the strongest in West Asia and a regular supplier of clubs to continental competition. The leading finishers qualify for the AFC Champions League Elite, with a further place available in the AFC Champions League Two, while the bottom two clubs are relegated to the UAE First Division League. Heavy investment in squads and facilities, together with a willingness to sign high-profile international players and coaches, has raised the division's standard and its audience well beyond the Gulf. Al Ain are the dominant force. The Garden City club won the 2025-26 title unbeaten, sealing the championship with two games to spare, and they now hold a record 15 league titles. Al Wahda, Al Nasr, Shabab Al Ahli, Sharjah, Ittihad Kalba and Ajman are among the clubs providing the strongest opposition, and the Abu Dhabi and Dubai derbies are among the best-attended fixtures on the Emirati sporting calendar. Ajman's Henrique Victor leads the scoring charts in the opening weeks of the current campaign with two goals. OneLightScore carries the UAE Pro League with live scores throughout every matchday, complete fixtures and results, the current standings with AFC qualification and relegation places clearly marked, top-scorer data, and where-to-watch information wherever broadcast details are available.

Founded1973
Clubs14
HoldersAl Ain
Most TitlesAl Ain15
Top ScorerHenrique Victor2

Where to watch the UAE League

Quick answer: the UAE League is broadcast by different rights holders in each country — Abu Dhabi Sports 1 in UAE, and more below. Pick your region in the table, then open a match on OneLightScore to start the stream.

Country / RegionOfficial BroadcastersPlatformQuality
UAE
Abu Dhabi Sports 1
TVHD
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No play buttons here on purpose. Streaming links are match-specific and rights-checked at kickoff — they live on each match page, not in this guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch the UAE League?

UAE League matches are broadcast region by region. In UAE: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 (TV, HD). Open any match on OneLightScore and use its Where-to-watch panel to start a stream.

How do I watch the UAE League in UAE?

In UAE, the UAE League is shown on Abu Dhabi Sports 1 via TV in HD.