Doha: The enthusiasm remains high in the 2024-2025 season of the QBF League, as supporters eagerly anticipate the upcoming clash between the reigning champions, Al Arabi, and Al Rayyan. This game, part of the tournament’s second half, is scheduled to take place at 8:30 pm on Monday at Al Gharafa Hall. Following this, another game will feature Al Ahli facing off against Al Gharafa at 10:30 pm, contributing to the round that will shape the contenders for the leading position.
A summit clash between Al Rayyan and Al Arabi
The meeting between Al Rayyan and Al Arabi will be a decisive battle for the top spot in the league this season, as Al Rayyan leads the standings with 28 points from 15 matches, while Al Arabi occupy second place with 25 points, equal to Al Sadd, who have the same number of points.
Al Shamal occupy fourth place with 24 points, while Al Ahli are in fifth place with 23 points from 14 matches. Qatar SC, meanwhile, are in sixth place with 19 points, and Al Gharafa seventh with 18 points, tied with Al Wakrah and Al Khor.
These games are a crucial step in determining the identity of the league champion, as they will bring together the best four teams in the competition after the end of the second division.
On March 17, 2025, the crucial semi-final games will commence at Al Gharafa Hall. The first game will feature the team in first place against the team in fourth place at 9:00 PM, followed by a second game at 11:00 PM, where the second-place team will compete against the third-place team.
The competition will resume on March 20, 2025, with the second round of games showcasing further contests among the leading teams. In the initial game of this round, the third-place team will face the second-place team at 9:00 PM, while the second game will see the fourth-place team go up against the first-place team at 11:00 PM.
These encounters will significantly influence the teams’ standings and guide the competition towards the final two rounds.
Round 3
Should any team be unable to clinch the title in the first and second rounds, the third round will take place on March 22, 2025. This round represents the final opportunity to establish the league champion, with the first-place team squaring off against the fourth-place team at 9:00 PM, and the second-place team competing against the third-place team at 11:00 PM.
The league will observe a break from March 23 to March 31, 2025, due to the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup in Singapore, providing teams with time to prepare for the subsequent stages of the competition.
Decisive Matches
Following the suspension of the Qatari League, matches will recommence on April 3, 7, and 10, 2025, to determine the champion of the Qatari League for this season. The winners of the semi-finals will compete in these critical rounds, while a special match on April 7, 2025, will determine the third and fourth places between the semi-final losers.
