Al-Jabalain Sports Club

What Al-Jabalain Sports Club does

Al-Jabalain Sports Club is a regional football club based in Hail, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1377 AH (~1957 CE) and known as "Faris Al-Shمال" (Knight of the North). The club competes in Saudi football leagues and operates a community-rooted portfolio including a first team, age-group youth teams, and a football academy (Al-Jabalain Academy). Under President Rajesh Al-Mishal and CEO Rakan Al-Hamidi, the club has professionalized governance to meet Category C classification under the Saudi Ministry of Sports' Club Governance Initiative and earned a Financial Competency Certificate.

The club's commercial offerings include electronic match ticketing (via e-ticket.app), seasonal membership packages, an official e-commerce store (store.aljabalainfc.sa, powered by Salla) selling team kits and merchandise, and a youth football academy enrolling students at a nominal 1 SAR to support regional talent development. Revenue is diversified across ticket sales, recurring memberships, merchandise transactions, and a sponsorship portfolio that includes Al-Ahli Medical, Flowls, Saja Medical Laboratory, Sakura for Food Industries, and Envision (kit design). The club's digital infrastructure is built on WordPress with WooCommerce, with no proprietary technology platform or AI capabilities documented.

Beyond its core football operations, Al-Jabalain has built an extensive community responsibility program with a coalition of government ministries (Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Hail Municipality), charitable associations (Hail Charitable Association, Rafaaq Orphan Care, Arshdni Drug Prevention), and specialized inclusion partners (King Salman Center for Children with Disabilities, Tamkeen Center for Down Syndrome, Association for the Deaf). The club is qualified for the Saudi Ministry of Sports' Unified Points System under the 'Various Games' initiative, positioning it as a multi-sport regional platform rather than a football-only entity. All operations are concentrated in the Hail region with no expansion to other Saudi cities or international markets disclosed.

Name

Al-Jabalain Sports Club

Legal name

Al-Jabalain Sports Club (نادي الجبلين الرياضي بحائل)

Website

https://aljabalainfc.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Al-Jabalain Sports Club is a regional Saudi football club in Hail (founded ~1957), operating a first team, youth academy, e-commerce merchandise store, and community responsibility programs, serving Hail-region fans, youth players, and a portfolio of named commercial sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Athlete & Team Sponsorship Deals (Official Partners, Jersey/Kit Sponsors) (MPAKALAA)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Sports entertainment services
• Youth football academy
• Fan membership programs
• Community sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ha'il

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Match ticket sales: The club sells match tickets through the official website using an electronic ticketing platform (e-ticket.app), with season ticket and match-day ticket options.
2. Sponsorships and partnerships: The club generates revenue through commercial sponsorship agreements with named partners including Al-Ahli Medical, Flowls, Saja Medical Lab, Sakura Food Industries, and others, as well as community partnership agreements.
3. Seasonal memberships: Seasonal membership packages are offered through the website, with members receiving preferential access to club facilities, events, and content.
4. E-commerce merchandise: The club operates an official online store (store.aljabalainfc.sa) selling team merchandise including kits for the 2025-2026 season, perfumes, and other branded products.
5. Academy enrollment fees: The club operates a football academy for teaching fundamentals of football. Enrollment is sold through the website at 1.00 SAR per registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al-Jabalain Sports Club is a Saudi professional football club based in Hail that competes in Saudi football leagues. It sells match-day electronic tickets, seasonal fan memberships, official team merchandise, and enrolls youth players into its football academy. The club also runs community responsibility programs and various sports activities across the Hail region.

Product overview

Al-Jabalain Sports Club operates a unified sports club offering portfolio consisting of an official e-commerce store powered by Salla platform for merchandise sales, football academy enrollment, seasonal membership packages, electronic ticketing for matches, official team uniforms for the 2025-2026 season, social responsibility programs, and various sports activities across collective and individual games. The club is based in Hail, Saudi Arabia, and maintains active community engagement through partnerships and volunteer initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Al Jabalain Academy (أكاديمية نادي الجبلين): Football academy for teaching fundamentals of football

Products and services

• Official Online Store Official e-commerce storefront selling team merchandise, kits for the 2025-2026 season, perfumes, and other branded products. Built on the Salla platform with electronic payment and fast delivery services. Targeted at fans and supporters.
• Al-Jabalain Football Academy Registration Football academy enrollment program teaching football fundamentals to youth and age-group players. Enrollment is priced at 1.00 SAR per registration, with an optional bus transportation service for 10,000 SAR in eligible neighborhoods.
• Seasonal Membership Packages Seasonal membership tiers offering active membership and supporter engagement, providing members with preferential access to club facilities, events, and content on an annual billing cycle.
• Electronic Match Ticketing Electronic ticketing service for home match attendance, sold through the e-ticket.app platform linked from the club's website, with season ticket and match-day ticket options.
• First Team Uniforms 2025-2026 Official team uniforms and branded products for the 2025-2026 sports season, sold through the club's official online store.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Hail Branch (فرع وزارة الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاجتماعية بحائل)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Al-Jabalain Club signed a community partnership agreement with the Hail branch of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The partnership supports the club's community responsibility programs and aligns with the ministry's social development objectives for the region.
• Association for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired in Hail (جمعية الصم وضعاف السمع بحائل)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026The club signed an agreement with the Association for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired in Hail to promote inclusion and accessibility through sports.
• Al-Ahli Medical (الأهلي الطبي)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Al-Ahli Medical has been a long-standing sponsor of Al-Jabalain FC ('Faris Al-Shamal'), continuing its partnership for the 2023-2024 season as a medical services sponsor. The partnership was renewed and the club announced continued sponsorship in 2025.
• Flowls (فلولس)moderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Flowls entered into a sponsorship partnership with Al-Jabalain FC, providing commercial support to the club.
• Saja Medical Laboratory (مختبر سجا الطبي)moderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Saja Medical Laboratory partnered with Al-Jabalain FC as a medical services sponsor, providing healthcare support to the club.
• Sakura for Food Industries (ساكورا للصناعات الغذائية)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2023Sakura for Food Industries became a sponsor of Al-Jabalain FC, supporting the club's commercial operations.
• Envision (envision)moderateTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2023The club signed a contract with Envision for the design of football team uniforms for the 2023-2024 season. Envision provides the kit design services for all club teams.
• King Salman Center for Children with Disabilities in Hail (مركز الملك سلمان للأطفال ذوي الاعاقة بحائل)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023The club signed a cooperation and partnership agreement with the King Salman Center for Children with Disabilities in Hail, promoting inclusive sports activities.
• Hail Charitable Association (الجمعية الخيرية بحائل)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023The club signed a cooperation and partnership agreement with the Hail Charitable Association for community development initiatives.
• Tamkeen Center for Down Syndrome (مركز تمكين لمتلازمة داون)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023The club signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tamkeen Center for Down Syndrome to support inclusion through sports.
• Arshdni Association for Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation (جمعية أرشدني لمكافحة المخدرات وتأهيل المدمنين)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023The club signed a community partnership with Arshdni Association, which focuses on drug prevention and rehabilitation, supporting community awareness campaigns.
• Hail Quran Memorization Association (جمعية تحفيظ القرآن الكريم بحائل)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023The club received the executive director and members of the Hail Quran Memorization Association and engaged in joint community programs including a Quran memorization competition for youth players.
• Rafaaq for Orphan Care in Hail (جمعية رفاق لرعاية الأيتام بمنطقة حائل)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Under the patronage of the Emir of Hail, the club signed a memorandum of understanding with Rafaaq Association for Orphan Care. The club has also implemented a program called 'The Orphan Reads' in cooperation with the association.
• Hail Municipality (أمانة منطقة حائل)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023The club signed a memorandum of understanding with Hail Municipality for joint community initiatives and civic engagement programs.
• Saudi Red Crescent Authority (الهلال الأحمر السعودي)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The club collaborated with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority on first aid training programs for players and staff, including a series called 'In Our Home, a Paramedic' covering first aid, CPR, choking, and common football injuries.
• Waqe' Association for Diabetes Prevention (جمعية وقاء للوقاية من السكري)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The club collaborated with Waqe' Association on a health activity called 'Friends of Sugar' for children with diabetes, promoting health awareness.
• Human Resource Development Fund (صندوق تنمية الموارد البشرية - هدف)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The club implemented the 'Your Skill for Your Job' program in cooperation with the National Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF), providing vocational training and career development for club staff and the community.
• Awareness Financial and Savings Culture Program (برنامج واعي المصرفي)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The club conducted a financial awareness session titled 'Financial Awareness and Savings Culture' in cooperation with the National Center for Social Responsibility and Studies and the Awah program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Al-Ettifaq FC: Saudi Pro League club with academy, memberships, and merchandise. Comparable as a Saudi club running similar revenue streams (tickets, memberships, academy, e-commerce), but at a higher tier with greater sponsorship income.
• Al-Ahli Saudi FC: One of Saudi Arabia's most historic clubs, sponsored by Al-Ahli Medical (which also sponsors Al-Jabalain). Comparable as a Saudi football club with sponsorships, academy, and merchandising, but operates in Jeddah at a much larger scale.
• Al-Nassr FC: Top-tier Saudi football club with global stars and diversified revenue streams. Comparable as a Saudi football club competing in the same league pyramid, but with significantly larger resources and commercial reach.
• Al-Hilal Saudi Club: Saudi football giant and multiple-time league champion owned by PIF. Comparable as the apex Saudi football club, but operates at vastly larger scale with global brand sponsorships and is structurally a tier above Al-Jabalain.

Regional players

• Al-Taawoun FC: Saudi club from Buraidah that operates football academy, memberships, and merchandise. Comparable regional Saudi club with similar structure and revenue model though based in a different region.
• Damac FC: Saudi Pro League club with sponsorship from Damac Group. Comparable as a Saudi club operating football, merchandise, and academy revenue streams, but at a higher tier with larger corporate sponsors.

Others

• Salla (e-commerce platform): Saudi e-commerce platform powering Al-Jabalain's online merchandise store. Relevant as an infrastructure/enabler that supports the club's digital revenue stream rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Al-Hazem SC: Saudi football club from Ar Rass competing in lower Saudi divisions. Comparable as a smaller-club direct peer with similar governance, community programs, and reliance on local sponsorship and match-day revenue.
• Al-Orobah FC: Saudi football club competing in lower divisions with similar community-based revenues. Comparable as a smaller-tier Saudi club with similar reliance on regional sponsorship and academy operations.
• Al-Faisaly FC (Hail): Direct Hail-region rival competing in Saudi football leagues. Same city, same regional fan base, similar smaller-club scale and revenue mix, making it the closest comparable peer for Al-Jabalain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aljabalainFC

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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