🔥 Zamalek vs Al Ahly Match Date
Egyptian football fans are preparing for the highly anticipated Zamalek vs Al Ahly derby, which will take place in the sixth round of the 2026-2027 Egyptian Premier League.
The match is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Cairo International Stadium, with kick-off set for 8:00 PM Cairo time, according to the league schedule.
The Egyptian Premier League will return after an international break, with the clash between the two Cairo giants among the headline fixtures of the sixth round.
📺 TV Channel for Zamalek vs Al Ahly
ON Sport holds the broadcasting rights for the Egyptian Premier League and will televise the highly anticipated Zamalek vs Al Ahly derby.
⚽ Zamalek Enter the Derby with 13 Points
Zamalek enter the match in second place with 13 points after five rounds, having recorded four victories and one draw without suffering a defeat.
The White Knights completed their first five league matches with a 1-0 victory over Ghazl El Mahalla, taking their tally to 13 points and keeping themselves among the leading teams.
The official league standings place Zamalek second ahead of the derby after collecting 13 points from five matches.
🦅 Al Ahly Also Have 13 Points
Al Ahly will enter the derby with 13 points, putting them in third place, behind Zamalek on goal difference.
The Red Giants have also recorded four wins and one draw in their opening five matches, adding further importance to the derby as both teams remain closely positioned in the standings.
🏆 Pyramids Lead the Table
Pyramids lead the Egyptian Premier League with 15 points after five rounds, followed by Zamalek in second and Al Ahly in third, both on 13 points.
Ceramica Cleopatra are also among the leading teams with 12 points, creating a closely contested early race at the top of the table.
⏳ The Derby Returns After the League Break
The Zamalek-Al Ahly derby comes after an approximately 24-day suspension of league action because of national-team commitments. The competition is scheduled to resume on October 11 with the sixth round, headlined by the derby.
The break provides both coaching staffs with an opportunity to prepare their squads, particularly the international players, and address issues that emerged during the opening five rounds.
⭐ Another Battle at the Top
The derby carries additional significance because of the two teams’ positions in the standings, with only two points separating league leaders Pyramids from Zamalek and Al Ahly before the sixth round.
Egyptian football fans now await another major meeting between the two Cairo giants, with both sides looking to strengthen their position and remain involved in the early race for the league summit.
