The draw ceremony for the 2026/2027 Egyptian Premier League season was held, revealing Al Ahly’s schedule during the first phase of the domestic competition, which includes 20 clubs under the new league format.

Al Ahly will begin its campaign aiming to compete for the title after the league introduced a new system consisting of two stages.

Egyptian Premier League 2026/2027 Format

First Phase

The first phase includes 20 teams, with each club playing 19 matches.

After this stage, the top six teams will qualify for the championship phase, while the remaining teams will compete in the relegation avoidance stage.

Al Ahly Matches in the 2026/2027 League Season

Al Ahly will start the competition against El Sharqia Enppi in the opening round and will finish the first phase against Wadi Degla.

Al Ahly Fixture List

• Round 1: Al Ahly vs El Sharqia Enppi — August 23, 2026 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 2: ZED vs Al Ahly — August 28, 2026 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 3: Al Ahly vs Smouha — September 1, 2026 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 4: Arab Contractors vs Al Ahly — September 9, 2026 — Arab Contractors Stadium
• Round 5: Al Ahly vs Abu Qir Fertilizers — September 15, 2026 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 6: Zamalek vs Al Ahly — October 11, 2026 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 7: Al Ahly vs El Qanah — October 21, 2026 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 8: Modern Sport vs Al Ahly — October 29, 2026 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 9: Al Ahly vs Pyramids — November 23, 2026 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 10: Ghazl El Mahalla vs Al Ahly — December 10, 2026 — Ghazl El Mahalla Stadium
• Round 11: Al Ahly vs Petrojet — December 15, 2026 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 12: Ceramica Cleopatra vs Al Ahly — December 24, 2026 — Arab Contractors Stadium
• Round 13: Al Ahly vs Al Ittihad Alexandria — December 29, 2026 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 14: El Gouna vs Al Ahly — January 5, 2027 — Khaled Bishara Stadium
• Round 15: Al Ahly vs Petrojet/Suez — January 28, 2027 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 16: National Bank vs Al Ahly — February 1, 2027 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 17: Al Ahly vs Al Masry — February 6, 2027 — Borg El Arab Stadium
• Round 18: Al Ahly vs Tala’ea El Gaish — February 12, 2027 — Cairo Stadium
• Round 19: Wadi Degla vs Al Ahly — February 19, 2027 — Al Salam Stadium

Key Al Ahly Matches

The first phase includes several major fixtures, especially the Cairo derby against Zamalek on October 11, 2026, and the match against Pyramids on November 23, 2026.

These games are expected to play a major role in Al Ahly’s title challenge.

Al Ahly Before the New Season

Al Ahly finished the previous Egyptian Premier League season in third place and aims to return strongly to the title race during the new campaign.

When does Al Ahly start the 2026/2027 league season?

Al Ahly begins the season against El Sharqia Enppi on August 23, 2026.

When is Al Ahly vs Zamalek?

The Cairo derby between Al Ahly and Zamalek will be played on October 11, 2026.

Who will Al Ahly face in the final first-phase match?

Al Ahly will face Wadi Degla on February 19, 2027.