The inaugural edition will feature 25 teams, of which 12 were relegated from the 2023–24 Saudi Women's First Division League, while the remaining 13 did not participate in the previous season and are debuting in the women's competition.[2]
The 25 participating teams were divided into five groups: two with six teams, one with five teams, and two with four teams each, all based on geographical locations. The teams will compete in centralized venues.[3]
Source: SAFF Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored. (A) Advance to a further round
Ranking of second-placed teams
Due to groups having a different number of teams, results against fifth-placed teams in five-team groups and results against both fifth-placed and sixth-placed teams in six-team groups were excluded from this ranking.
Source: SAFF Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Final stages
The final stages will be conducted in a knockout format, beginning with the quarter-finals as single-elimination matches, where the winners and runners-up will qualify for the 2025–26 Saudi Women's First Division League.[3]
The draw will be held on 14 January 2025. For the quarter-finals, teams were seeded based on their performance in the group stage. The best four group winners were placed in Pot 1 while the rest where placed in Pot 2.[4]
^ ab"انطلاق أول نسخة لدوري الدرجة الثانية للسيدات بمشاركة 25 فريقاً" [The inaugural edition of the Women's Second Division League kicks off with the participation of 25 teams.]. saff.com.sa (in Arabic). Saudi Arabian Football Federation. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
