Football Referee - Kings League MENA

ABOUT THE KINGS LEAGUE

Kings League has become a global phenomenon that has revolutionized and elevated sport and entertainment to a new dimension. A new 7-a-side football league with teams chaired by the world's best streamers and content creators, with revolutionary rules aimed at uniting the best of football and e-sports.

Passionate, optimistic, open-minded and disruptive, we reimagine the game every day, all together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As we launch Kings League MENA in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we are looking for elite-level referees to join us on this groundbreaking journey.

This is not traditional officiating. This is fast-paced, high-intensity, small-sided football, fused with showmanship, technology, and global attention. We’re seeking dynamic referees who are ready to adapt to new formats, engage with revolutionary rules, and thrive in a broadcast-led matchday experience.

You’ll be part of a core pool of freelance referees who will rotate across different roles,  including Main Referee, Assistant Referee, Fourth Official, Table Referee and VAR, depending on match needs. Flexibility, composure, and top-level communication are essential.

This is a freelance opportunity, with remuneration paid per match or per hour worked, and requires regular travel to our Riyadh venue for matchdays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Officiate Kings League MENA matches in accordance with league rules and spirit
• Rotate across officiating roles (Main Referee, Assistant, Fourth Official, Table Referee, VAR)
• Maintain professional conduct before, during, and after matches in a high-profile setting
• Collaborate with competition and broadcasting teams to ensure seamless match operations
• Apply consistent decision-making while adapting to Kings League’s innovative rules and format
• Uphold the image of the league and act as a role model both on and off the pitch

Qualifications:

• Refereeing experience at semi-professional or professional level (11-a-side)
• OR significant experience in elite-level small-sided football (e.g. futsal, 5/7/9-a-side)
• Must be able to travel regularly to Riyadh for matchday assignments
• Confident communicator with a strong presence on the pitch
• Familiarity with VAR operations or openness to training
• Comfortable officiating in a high-intensity, broadcast environment
• English proficiency required

Nice-to-Haves:

• Previous experience officiating under modified or entertainment-focused rules
• Experience working with broadcast teams or in live-event sports production
• Multilingual communication skills
• A passion for football innovation and entertainment-led sport

Application Process

If you’re ready to help reshape the future of football in MENA and bring Kings League’s vision to life on the pitch, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your refereeing CV, a brief cover letter or intro note, and any relevant officiating clips or highlights if available.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Kings League we strongly believe in building an inclusive and diverse environment, where everyone can develop their full potential. We are committed to integrating people with any profile, independently of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, origin and/or disability status. If you meet the requirements of the position, we invite you to apply. We value the richness that diversity brings and look forward to welcoming your talent and experience.