Al Ahly prepares for a prestigious friendly against Barcelona

Al Ahly is set to face Spanish giants Barcelona in the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy as part of the club's preparations for the new football season.

The Egyptian club heads into the match after completing its domestic training camp with friendly victories over Petrol Assiut and El Nogoom before traveling to Spain.

Match date and kickoff time

The friendly between Al Ahly and Barcelona will take place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Kickoff times are:

• 9:00 PM Cairo and Mecca time
• 10:00 PM Abu Dhabi time
• 8:00 PM Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia time

Where to watch Al Ahly vs Barcelona

Barcelona has officially confirmed that the match will be streamed live through the club's Barça Digital Platform, the exclusive broadcaster for the Joan Gamper Trophy friendly.

Al Ahly also prepares for the CAF Confederation Cup

The club will also compete in the 2026-27 CAF Confederation Cup, where it will face the winner of Mogadishu (Somalia) vs Kitara (Uganda) in the second preliminary round.

This marks Al Ahly's return to the competition after an 11-year absence, having last participated in 2015. The club won its only Confederation Cup title in 2014.

When is Al Ahly vs Barcelona?
The match will be played on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

What time does Al Ahly vs Barcelona kick off?
Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM Cairo time.

Where can I watch Al Ahly vs Barcelona?
The match will be streamed on Barcelona's official Barça Digital Platform.

What competition is the match part of?
It is part of the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy.