| Season: | 1985–86 |
| Matchesners: | 10 |
| Winners: | Al-Hilal |
| League Topscorer: | Majed Abdullah (15 goals) |
| Nextseason: | 1986–87 |
1985 saw the dawn of another new era in Saudi Arabian football with the league once again cut into two groups.
Al-Tai 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 advanced to the finals phase to crown a champion, of which Al-Hilal won and defended the championship.
Teams finishing third and fourth in the group phases then played off for classification purposes and the teams finishing 5th and 6th played out a relegation pool. Newly promoted Al Kawkab were relegated along with Al-Riyadh.
| Club | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahli | Jeddah | Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium |
| Al-Ettifaq | Dammam | Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium |
| Al-Hilal | Riyadh | King Fahd Stadium |
| Al-Ittihad | Jeddah | Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium |
| Al-Kawkab FC | Al-Kharj | Al-Shoalah Stadium club |
| Al-Nahda | Khobar | Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium |
| Al-Nassr | Riyadh | King Fahd Stadium |
| Al-Qadsiah | Al Khubar | Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium |
| Al-Riyadh | Riyadh | Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium |
| Al-Shabab | Riyadh | King Fahd Stadium |
| Al-Ta'ee | Ha'il | Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium |
| Al-Wehda | Mecca | King Abdul Aziz Stadium |
Promoted: Al-Raed, Al-Ansar