Egypt Basketball Federation Announces Linked League Schedule 2026-2027 with Strong Preliminary Round Clashes
The Egyptian Basketball Federation announced the preliminary round schedule of the Men’s Linked League for the 2026-2027 season, featuring 16 teams competing in exciting opening fixtures.
Linked Basketball League Begins in September 🏀🔥
The Egyptian Basketball Federation, headed by Amr Moselhi, announced the schedule for the preliminary round of the Men’s Linked League for the 2026-2027 season, as clubs prepare for one of the most important competitions in Egyptian basketball.
The tournament is scheduled to begin on September 18, with the first-leg matches of the preliminary round taking place under a home-and-away system between men’s teams and their Under-16 linked teams.
The new season will feature 16 clubs, with every team aiming for a strong start in order to secure qualification for the advanced stages and compete for the championship title. 🏆
Linked League Plays a Major Role in Egyptian Basketball ⭐
The Linked League is considered one of the key competitions in the Egyptian basketball calendar, playing an important role in shaping the season’s competition structure.
The tournament helps determine the first-round matchups of the Basketball Super League, which serves as a pathway toward continental competitions, including the Basketball Africa League.
The competition also provides an important opportunity for clubs to develop young talents through the Under-16 linked teams, supporting the growth of future basketball stars in Egypt. 🌟
16 Teams Set to Compete in the New Season 🏀📢
The tournament includes some of the biggest Egyptian basketball clubs, with the participating teams being:
Al Ahly, Al Ittihad Alexandria, Telecom Egypt, Zamalek, Petrojet, Sporting, Smouha, Al Gezira, Al Qanah, Tala’ea El Gaish, Heliopolis, Olympic, Ashab El Gehad, El Seid, El Zohour, and Games Damanhour.
Fans are expecting strong battles between these clubs, especially with the increasing level of competition in Egyptian basketball in recent years. 🔥
Preliminary Round Qualification System 📝🏆
The preliminary round will be played through home-and-away matches, with results calculated from both the senior teams and Under-16 linked teams.
The winning team earns two points, while the losing team receives one point to determine the group rankings.
The first-place team in each group qualifies directly for the quarter-finals, while the second and third-place teams compete in playoff matches to secure their places in the last eight.
This system aims to increase competition and give all teams a real chance to qualify. ⚡
Strong Opening Fixtures in Round One 🔥🏀
The preliminary round begins on September 18, 2026, with several highly anticipated matches.
Al Ahly starts its campaign against Ashab El Gehad, while Zamalek faces Games Damanhour in a match where both teams seek a strong opening result.
Al Ittihad Alexandria meets El Seid, Sporting faces Tala’ea El Gaish, Al Gezira plays Olympic, and Smouha takes on Heliopolis.
The remaining fixtures include Petrojet against Al Qanah and Telecom Egypt versus El Zohour.
Second and Third Rounds Promise Exciting Battles ⚔️🔥
The second round will take place on September 21, featuring several important matches, including Al Ahly against Al Qanah and Zamalek versus Olympic.
The round also includes Ashab El Gehad against Petrojet, El Seid versus Sporting, Heliopolis against Telecom Egypt, El Zohour versus Smouha, and Games Damanhour against Al Gezira.
The third round will be held on September 24, with major clashes including Al Ahly against Petrojet, Zamalek versus Al Gezira, and Al Ittihad Alexandria against Sporting.
Big Competition Expected Among Egyptian Basketball Giants 🏆✨
With the schedule announced, clubs are now entering a serious preparation phase ahead of the Linked League campaign.
Fans are expecting a highly competitive season, with major teams fighting for the title and aiming to reach the decisive stages of the competition.
The Linked League remains one of the most important platforms for measuring Egyptian basketball strength and developing the next generation of stars. 🏀🔥
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