1985–86 Saudi Premier League

1985 saw the sawn of another new era in Saudi Arabian football witrh the league once again cut into two Groups.

Al-Ta'ee were once again promoted, replacing city neighbours Al Jabalain who were relegated the previous season.

The winners and runners up of each six team group would advance to the finals phase to crown a champion, of which Al-Hilal managed to win and defend the championship.

Teams finishing third and fourth in the group phases then played off for classification puroposes and the teams finishing 5th and 6th played out a relegation pool. Newly promoted Al Kawkab were relegated along with Al-Riyadh.