Al-Raed

Al Raed Saudi Football Club, whose name means 'Pioneer Club', is based in Buraidah and was established in 1954, with Abdulaziz Al-Aboudi among its notable founders. It was the first club of its kind in the Qassim region, and in 1986 it became the first team from the region to enter the Saudi Premier League.

The club plays its home games at King Abdullah Sports City in Buraidah, sharing the stadium with Al-Taawoun in the Al-Qassim derby. Al Raed won the Saudi First Division League in 1991–92 and 2007–08, and have played in the Saudi Pro League since 2008 until their relegation in 2025.