Al-Qadsiah moved to the top of the Saudi Handball Premier League for the 2026-2027 season after beating Al-Wehda 32-22 in one of three matches played today in round 5 of the preliminary stage. Mudhar defeated Al-Khuwaildiyah 31-26 and Al-Khaleej beat Al-Muhit 32-19, while the match between Al-Hazm and Al-Huda was postponed.

Al-Qadsiah now have 8 points, ahead of second-placed Al-Noor and third-placed Mudhar on goal difference. Al-Khaleej are fourth on 6 points and have played fewer games than the leading teams.

Al-Wehda are fifth on 4 points, followed by Al-Huda and Al-Muhit in sixth and seventh with 2 points each. Al-Fateh, Al-Khuwaildiyah and Al-Hazm occupy the bottom three places without a point.