Al-Ittihad was founded in Jeddah on 26 December 1927. The club’s official history places it among the oldest major sporting institutions in Saudi football.
Its black-and-yellow identity is closely tied to Jeddah and to a large supporter culture around the club’s domestic and continental matches.
Global Fan Voice connects Al-Ittihad with Curva Gold, the fan association identified by the club in its 2026 supporter partnership announcement.