Al-Khaleej climbed to first place in the Saudi Handball Premier League for the 2026-2027 season after defeating Al-Noor 27-17 today in the sixth round of the preliminary stage.

In the same round, Al-Huda edged Al-Fateh 26-25, while the matches between Mudar and Al-Wahda and between Al-Muheet and Al-Hazm were postponed.

Al-Khaleej now lead the table with 8 points, ahead on goal difference of Al-Qadisiyah, Mudar and Al-Noor, who have the same tally. Al-Huda and Al-Wahda are fifth and sixth with 4 points each, Al-Muheet are seventh with two points, and Al-Fateh, Al-Khuwaildiyah and Al-Hazm occupy eighth to tenth place without a point.