Doha, March 25, 2026:
The men’s Qatar Basketball League (2025–2026 season) playoff semifinals continue on Thursday evening, March 26, 2026, with the second round taking place at Al Gharafa Hall. The matches are highly anticipated, as they could determine the two finalists or push the series into a decisive third round.

The second-round games will begin with Al Sadd facing Al Arabi at 6:00 p.m., followed by Al Ahli against Al Rayyan at 8:00 p.m.

The first round, held on Monday, March 23, 2026, offered an early glimpse of the competition. Al Rayyan asserted its dominance over Al Ahli with a 93–69 victory, while Al Arabi secured a deserved win over Al Sadd with a score of 95–78.

These results give Al Rayyan and Al Arabi the advantage heading into the second round, as both lead their best-of-three semifinal series (1–0). This puts them in position to clinch a spot in the final with just one more win.

All scenarios remain possible before Thursday’s clashes: victories for Al Rayyan and Al Arabi would send them directly to the final, while wins for Al Sadd or Al Ahli would level the series (1–1) and force a decisive third game on Saturday, March 28, 2026. On that day, Al Rayyan would meet Al Ahli at 6:00 p.m., followed by Al Arabi against Al Sadd at 8:00 p.m. to determine the finalists.

If any team secures qualification during the first two rounds, the third game will not be played. In that case, the season will conclude on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with two matches: the third-place playoff at 6:00 p.m., followed by the championship final at 8:00 p.m. to crown the Qatar Basketball League champion for this season.