Doha, October 16, 2026
The second round of the Men’s General Basketball League for the 2026-2027 sports season will tip off on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with a match between Al Sadd and Al Khor at 6:00 PM at Al Gharafa Sports Club Hall, according to the revised schedule approved by the Qatar Basketball Federation.
The updated schedule includes adjustments to the dates of several matches, as well as the postponement and rescheduling of other fixtures. These modifications come as Al Arabi and Al Rayyan are participating in the 38th Arab Clubs Basketball Championship sponsored by Ellington Real Estate, currently being held in Beirut, Lebanon. As a result, the league schedule has been reorganized to accommodate the clubs’ commitments in the regional competition.
Round Three is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with two matches at Al Gharafa Sports Club Hall. Al Ahli will face Al Khor at 6:00 PM, followed by Al Shamal against Al Gharafa at 8:00 PM.
Round Four will commence on Saturday, October 24, 2026, featuring Al Wakrah versus Al Khor at 6:00 PM and Qatar SC against Al Shamal at 8:00 PM at Al Gharafa Hall.
Al Arabi will take on Al Rayyan at 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Federation Hall in a postponed Round Two fixture. Another postponed Round Two match will be played on Monday, October 26, 2026, when Al Gharafa meets Al Wakrah at 6:00 PM at the Federation Hall.
Round Four action will continue on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with Al Arabi facing Al Ahli at 6:00 PM and Al Sadd taking on Al Rayyan at 8:00 PM at the Federation Hall.
Round Five will begin on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with Al Shamal meeting Al Khor at 6:00 PM and Al Arabi taking on Al Wakrah at 8:00 PM at Al Gharafa Hall.
Competition resumes on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with Al Rayyan facing Al Ahli at 6:00 PM, followed by Qatar SC versus Al Gharafa at 8:00 PM at Al Gharafa Hall.
Al Sadd will face Al Arabi at 8:00 PM on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Federation Hall in a postponed Round Three fixture, while Qatar SC will meet Al Ahli at 8:00 PM on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Federation Hall in a postponed Round Two match.
Round Six will see Al Shamal play Al Arabi on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM, followed by Al Gharafa against Al Khor at 8:00 PM at the Federation Hall. On Thursday, November 5, 2026, Al Wakrah will face Al Rayyan at 6:00 PM, while Al Ahli will meet Al Sadd at 8:00 PM at Al Gharafa Hall.
Round Seven will tip off on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with Al Rayyan taking on Al Shamal at 6:00 PM and Al Sadd facing Al Wakrah at 8:00 PM at Al Gharafa Hall.
The round will continue on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with Al Arabi meeting Al Gharafa at 6:00 PM and Al Khor facing Qatar SC at 8:00 PM at the Federation Hall.
Round Eight will feature Al Shamal versus Al Sadd on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM, followed by Al Gharafa against Al Rayyan at 8:00 PM at Al Gharafa Hall.
Al Wakrah will then face Qatar SC at 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Al Gharafa Hall in a postponed Round Three fixture.
The competition will be suspended temporarily due to the participation of the Qatar National Team in the fifth window of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027.
League action will resume on Thursday, December 3, 2026, with the remaining Round Eight matches, as Al Arabi faces Qatar SC at 6:00 PM and Al Wakrah meets Al Ahli at 8:00 PM at Al Gharafa Hall.
Meanwhile, Al Rayyan will play Al Khor at 6:00 PM on Friday, December 4, 2026, at the Federation Hall in a postponed Round One fixture.
The first phase of the league will conclude with Round Nine matches on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Al Sadd will face Al Gharafa at 6:00 PM, followed by Al Ahli versus Al Shamal at 8:00 PM at Al Gharafa Hall.
The ninth and final round will conclude on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with Al Rayyan taking on Qatar SC at 6:00 PM and Al Arabi facing Al Khor at 8:00 PM at the Federation Hall.