The new measure comes after Riyadh, long known for imposing harsh restrictions on women, announced it was lifting a ban prohibiting them from driving as well as reopening cinemas.
The Islamic kingdom has announced a series of reforms initiated by Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman since last year.
The first football match that women will be allowed to attend is a clash on Friday between Saudi Premier League clubs Al Ahli and Al Batin in Jeddah.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 8pm (1700 GMT), but enthusiasm for the historic encounter has begun well before the referee's whistle is blown.
Lamya Khaled Nasser, a 32-year-old soccer fan from Jeddah, said she was proud and looking forward to attending the match.
"This event proves that we are heading for a prosperous future. I am very proud to be a witness of this massive change," she told AFP.
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