Doha – February 3, 2026:
As part of the intensive preparations for the upcoming season of the Women’s Basketball General League, the Federation Hall hosted a friendly match on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026, between Al-Adham and Al-Khor. This encounter formed part of the technical and tactical preparations for both teams ahead of the official competitions.

The Women’s Basketball General League will feature the participation of Al-Gharafa, Al-Adham, Al-Shamal, and Al-Khor. The tournament is expected to showcase advanced technical levels, reflecting the efforts invested in preparing the teams and players over the past period.

The new season will be played under a three-round system, with the total points accumulated by each team across all rounds determining the league champion. This format ensures fairness and transparency, in line with the approved regulations designed to promote fair competition and uphold the highest standards of justice among participating clubs.

The league will kick off on Friday, February 6, 2026, with two matches in the opening round: Al-Gharafa vs. Al-Adham, and Al-Shamal vs. Al-Khor. Both matches will be played simultaneously at 6:00 p.m. on courts (1) and (2) at the Federation Hall.

Round two will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, featuring Al-Khor vs. Al-Gharafa and Al-Adham vs. Al-Shamal. Round three will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with Al-Gharafa facing Al-Shamal and Al-Khor meeting Al-Adham.

The second stage of the league begins on Friday, February 20, 2026, with Al-Adham vs. Al-Gharafa and Al-Khor vs. Al-Shamal, both scheduled for 8:00 p.m. In the second round of this stage, Al-Gharafa will meet Al-Khor, while Al-Shamal will play Al-Adham.

The second stage concludes on Sunday, March 1, 2026, with Al-Shamal vs. Al-Gharafa and Al-Adham vs. Al-Khor. The schedule for the third stage will be announced at a later date.

The Qatar Basketball Federation confirms that the Women’s League champion will be the club with the highest number of points at the end of the competition. In the event of a tie at the top of the standings, a playoff match will be held to determine the champion.

The Federation also clarifies that Al-Adham will participate in the league without its results being counted in the official standings. This decision serves technical and developmental purposes, aiming to support the players by providing them with more opportunities for competition and valuable experience.