[5] The league was contested by the 12 teams from the 2010–11 season as well as Al-Ansar and Hajer, who joined as the promoted clubs from the 2010–11 First Division.
On 14 April, Al-Shabab won their sixth League title on the final matchday after a 1–1 draw away to runners-up Al-Ahli.
Al-Ansar were the first team to be relegated following a 1–0 home defeat against Al-Raed on 31 March.
[7] Al-Qadsiah became the second and final team to be relegated following a 3–2 defeat away to Al-Nassr on 13 April.
After a partnership of five years, it was announced that Mobily would no longer sponsor the award.