[7] The league was contested by the 12 teams from the 2011–12 season as well as Al-Shoulla and Al-Wehda, who joined as the promoted clubs from the 2011–12 First Division.
On 14 April, Al-Fateh won their first League title, with 2 games to spare, following a 1–0 home win over Al-Ahli.
[8] Al-Fateh became the seventh club to win the Pro League.
[9] Al-Wehda were the first team to be relegated following a 2–1 home defeat to Al-Faisaly on 29 March.
They replaced Al-Qadisiyah (ending their three-year top-flight spell) and Al-Ansar (who were relegated after one season in the top flight).