The Egyptian Basketball Federation, headed by Amr Moselhy, has announced the schedule for the preliminary round matches of the Women’s Linked League for the 2026-2027 season, as participating clubs prepare for a strong competition in the new campaign.

The Women’s Linked League is scheduled to begin on September 19, 2026, with the first-leg matches of the preliminary round, which will be played in a home-and-away format between women’s teams and the U16 linked youth teams.

Details of the Women’s Linked League 2026-2027

The new edition of the Women’s Linked League will feature 16 teams. The tournament is considered one of the important competitions in Egyptian basketball due to its role in determining the first-round matchups of the Super League.

Teams’ rankings will be decided based on the results of the preliminary round, which will determine the fixtures for the next stage of the competition.

Participating Teams in the Women’s Linked League

The 16 participating teams are:

• Sporting
• Al Ahly
• Al Gezira
• Heliopolis
• El Seid Club
• Misr Insurance
• Smouha
• National Bank of Egypt
• New Giza
• El Zohour
• El Shams
• Gezira El Ward
• Railway Club
• Zamalek
• Olympic Club
• Nasr City

Preliminary Round Competition Format

The preliminary round of the Women’s Linked League will be played using a home-and-away system, with points awarded based on the results of both women’s and U16 linked team matches.

Points System and Qualification Rules

The winning team in the women’s and U16 linked matches receives two points, while the losing team earns one point.

The top-ranked team in each group will qualify directly for the quarterfinals, while the teams finishing second and third will compete in qualification matches to secure places in the final eight.

Women’s Linked League 2026-2027 Preliminary Round Schedule

Round One – September 19, 2026

• Sporting vs Railway Club
• El Seid Club vs New Giza
• Al Ahly vs Zamalek
• Misr Insurance vs El Zohour
• Al Gezira vs Olympic Club
• Smouha vs El Shams
• Heliopolis vs Nasr City
• National Bank of Egypt vs Gezira El Ward

Round Two – September 22, 2026

• New Giza vs Sporting
• Railway Club vs El Seid Club
• El Zohour vs Al Ahly
• Zamalek vs Misr Insurance
• El Shams vs Al Gezira
• Olympic Club vs Smouha
• Gezira El Ward vs Heliopolis
• Nasr City vs National Bank of Egypt

Round Three – September 26, 2026

• Sporting vs El Seid Club
• New Giza vs Railway Club
• Al Ahly vs Misr Insurance
• El Zohour vs Zamalek
• Al Gezira vs Smouha
• El Shams vs Olympic Club
• Heliopolis vs National Bank of Egypt
• Gezira El Ward vs Nasr City

Importance of the Women’s Linked League in Egyptian Basketball

The Women’s Linked League is one of the major competitions in the Egyptian basketball season. It provides clubs with an opportunity to test the strength of their women’s teams and youth squads while helping develop young players and support the future of Egyptian basketball.

Participating clubs are aiming to achieve the best possible results during the preliminary round to qualify for the final stages and compete for the championship title.

When does the Women’s Linked League 2026-2027 begin?

The tournament starts on September 19, 2026, with the first-leg matches of the preliminary round.

How many teams participate in the Women’s Linked League?

A total of 16 Egyptian basketball clubs participate in the tournament.

What is the competition format of the Women’s Linked League?

The tournament is played in a home-and-away format between women’s teams and U16 linked youth teams.

How are points awarded in the matches?

The winning team receives two points, while the losing team earns one point.