Duhail:The 2026-2027 Men’s Handball League season kicks off Monday with five matches in the opening round, all taking place at the Duhail Handball Complex.

According to Qatar News Agency, Al Arabi enters the new season aiming to defend the title it secured last season, marking its second consecutive championship and fourth overall. Last season, Al Duhail finished as runners-up, and Al Rayyan secured third place.

In the opening matches, Al Arabi will face off against Al Shamal. Other fixtures include Al Sadd playing against Al Gharafa, Al Ahli competing with Al Wakrah, Qatar SC challenging Al Duhail, and Al Khor going up against Al Rayyan.

Al Rayyan holds the record for the most league titles, with 15 victories, followed by Al Sadd with nine. Al Duhail has claimed the championship five times. Al Ahli, El Jaish, and Al Arabi each have four titles. Qatar SC has won twice, while Al Gharafa and Al Wakrah have each won the league once.