Al Sadd to face Al Ahli… Al Rayyan meets Al Khor in Qatar Cup

Doha – April 7, 2026:

The Qatar Men’s Basketball Cup for the 2025–2026 sports season will kick off on April 8, 2026, with thrilling quarterfinal clashes. The knockout format ensures a highly competitive atmosphere from the very start until the final match.

The tournament is organized under the supervision of the Qatar Basketball Federation, which has approved a comprehensive schedule leading up to the final, set for April 16, 2026, at Al Gharafa Hall. This edition is expected to witness intense competition among the participating clubs.

The action begins on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Al Rayyan Club Hall, with two high-profile encounters: Al Sadd will face Al Ahli at 7:00 p.m. in a balanced showdown between two teams eager to advance, followed by Al Rayyan against Al Khor at 9:00 p.m., in another equally strong and exciting contest.

The excitement continues the next day, April 9, 2026, at Al Gharafa Hall, where Al Wakrah will meet Qatar Club at 6:00 p.m., followed by Al Gharafa against Al Shamal at 8:00 p.m. Both matches promise balanced competition as teams strive to progress further.

Meanwhile, Al Arabi awaits the winner of the Al Sadd vs. Al Ahli clash, with their semifinal qualifier scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on April 11, 2026, at Al Gharafa Hall.

The remaining semifinal matches will take place on April 13, 2026, at Al Gharafa Hall: the winner of Al Wakrah vs. Qatar Club will face the winner of Al Gharafa vs. Al Shamal, while the other semifinal will pit the winner of Al Rayyan vs. Al Khor against the victor of Al Arabi vs. Al Sadd/Al Ahli.

The grand final is set for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Al Gharafa Hall, where the champion of the 13th edition of the Qatar Basketball Cup (2025–2026 season) will be crowned.

Historically, the Qatar Basketball Cup has seen balanced competition among clubs. Al Gharafa and Al Arabi share the record for most titles, with four each, while Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, and Al Sadd have each won the cup once.