Doha, October 14, 2025
Basketball fans in Qatar are gearing up for an epic showdown as Al Rayyan faces Al Sadd in the final of the inaugural Qatar Basketball Super Cup on Wednesday evening, October 15, 2025, at the Lusail Multi-Purpose Hall. The two powerhouses will battle for the season’s first trophy in the 2025-2026 campaign, etching their name into history as the competition’s pioneer champions.
Al Rayyan enters the decider riding high on momentum after a dominant 101-74 semifinal victory over Al Ahli. The team showcased superior offensive and defensive prowess from tip-off, propelled by standout performer Tyler James Lee Harris, who erupted for 22 points to steer his side into the final with unshakeable confidence.
Al Sadd, meanwhile, punched its ticket through a nail-biting semifinal against Al Arabi, staging a dramatic last-second turnaround to secure an 87-82 win. Star player Steven Bernard Leonard Green was the hero, dropping 28 points and delivering the clutch performance that sets up this highly anticipated summit, which has the crowd buzzing with excitement.
The final tips off at 6:30 PM local time at Lusail Hall, amid an electric atmosphere that underscores basketball’s surging popularity in Qatar in recent years.
This Super Cup showdown marks the kickoff to the new season, just days before the Qatar Basketball League opener on October 18, 2025. The league’s first round features marquee matchups, including Al Wakrah vs. Al Sadd, Al Shamal vs. Al Khor, Al Rayyan vs. Qatar SC, and Al Ahli vs. Al Gharafa, with Al Arabi earning a bye.
Beyond the quest for silverware, the Al Rayyan-Al Sadd rivalry signals both teams’ intent to send a clear message to rivals: the battle for honors this season will ignite right from the opening whistle.
