Al Arabi begin handball title defence as Qatar Men’s Handball League Kicks off Monday

DOHA : The 2026-27 men’s handball league season begins on Monday with five matches at the Duhail Handball Complex, as Al Arabi launch their bid for a third consecutive title.

Al Arabi won the 2025-26 championship to secure their second successive league crown and fourth overall. Al Duhail finished runners-up, while Al Rayyan took third place.

The defending champions will open their campaign against Al Shamal. The other first-round fixtures will see Al Sadd face Al Gharafa, Al Ahli meet Al Wakrah, Qatar SC take on Al Duhail, and Al Khor play Al Rayyan.

Al Rayyan remain the league’s most successful club, with 15 titles, followed by Al Sadd with nine. Al Duhail have won the championship five times, while Al Ahli, El Jaish and Al Arabi have four titles each.

Qatar SC have lifted the trophy twice, while Al Gharafa and Al Wakrah have each won it once.

With the new season beginning, Al Arabi will look to extend their recent success, while the other clubs begin their campaigns aiming to challenge for the league title.