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In its commitment to fostering ongoing communication with clubs, discussing the latest developments, decisions and new phase of competitions, and preparing for the upcoming 2026-2027 football season, the Qatar Stars League (QSL), in co-operation with Qatar Football Association (QFA), held a workshop for clubs. Representatives from QSL, QFA, Doha Bank Stars League clubs and Second Division clubs attended.The workshop addressed the new phase of QSL and QSL 2 competitions, providing an overview of the strategy aimed at continuing development and enhancing competitiveness among clubs, ultimately serving the best interests of Qatar football, its championships and national teams.The workshop also reviewed and clarified the new decisions, which include: cancellation of Olympic League and Second Division League, and the launch of a new competition called QSL 2. This new competition will be played on a home-and-away format and will include Second Division clubs, Under-23 national team and 'B' teams of some First Division clubs that meet the participation requirements and criteria. The meeting also clarified the participation mechanism and the number of foreign professional players permitted, based on the new regulations. These regulations permit each First Division club to field a maximum of five foreign professional players, in addition to at least two talented players, within the 11-man squad at any point during a match.**media[444918]**Regarding QSL 2, eight foreign professional players are allowed within the 11-man squad at any point during a match.The meeting addressed several inquiries and questions from club representatives, providing necessary clarifications regarding the new regulations and their implementation mechanisms. This aims to support club readiness and achieve the highest levels of technical and administrative organization for competitions.It may be noted that this meeting was part of an ongoing communication strategy with clubs and further meetings will be held to provide additional information and clarifications.

As part of their ongoing co-operation and co-ordination to ensure the highest standards of integrity in competitions and guarantee transparency and fair play for teams and players, the Qatar Stars League (QSL) and International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) have reaffirmed their commitment towards integrity in Doha Bank Stars League matches.Both entities collaborate to ensure integrity and transparency in competitions throughout the season, particularly in crucial rounds. The final round of the season has become crucial in determining the league champions and final positions – be they the top-four finish or relegation to Second Division.It may be noted that QSL and ICSS have a joint work programme in place based on promoting integrity and transparency. It included several workshops and training courses for those involved in professional football, with the participation of club company representatives, players and coaches. 

The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (E-QSL, April 20-22, 2026) kicked off at Mall of Qatar, with 12 teams competing – all clubs from 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League. The first day of competition was for Group A matches and the results were as follows: Group B matches, featuring Al Sadd, Al Sailiya, Al Wakrah, Al Shahania, Umm Salal and Al Ahli, will be played on Tuesday, April 21. The final rounds will be held on the third day, with the tournament being played in a one-x-one format. The top four teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, followed by semifinals and final. Competing teams and players will compete for the title and a place in the qualifiers for 2026 Esports World Cup.

Spanish coach David Prats of Al Shamal emphasized the difficulty of his team's upcoming match against Al Shahaniya, scheduled for Sunday, as part of Round 10 of the 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League.He stressed the importance of his players exercising caution throughout the encounter.Prats described Al Shahaniya as a dangerous team with talented players who have been delivering solid performances, regardless of their current position in the league standings, which he believes does not reflect the team's true strength.Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Al Shamal coach expressed great confidence in his players and their ability to achieve a positive result and bring joy to the club's loyal fans, who never hesitate to support the team.The Spanish coach also voiced his satisfaction at playing once again at Al Shamal Stadium, which hosted the recent match against Al Wakrah. It marked the team's first appearance at the venue, and he extended his gratitude to the Al Shamal supporters for their strong presence and unwavering encouragement during that game.Al Shahania assistant coach Montazeri spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 10 match against Al Shamal."We will face Al Shamal, who are having a good season so far. They are a very organized team, so it will be a tough match, like all the league matches. Regarding preparations for this game, the players have shown great enthusiasm in following the instructions given to them during training and I am satisfied with what the players have shown this week," he said."Before this, we faced a strong team in the QSL Cup, Qatar SC, and we managed to win. I expect the Al Shamal match to be exciting and intense," he added."I am currently focusing on the team's mental preparation and the morale of the players, who possess great potential. I am striving to restore the players' confidence through this match and achieve positive results," stated Montazeri.

As part of the promotion of 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League and in celebration of Back To School season, the Qatar Stars League (QSL) organised a promotional event at Yarmouk Preparatory School for Boys Wednesday. Representatives from QSL, Yarmouk school administration and several club stars as well as students participated in the event. The event included many programmes and activities, and featured a showcase of upcoming Doha Bank Stars League matches. Attendees and students posed for photos with the league shield, expressing their happiness at participating in the event. Gifts were distributed to them. The event aligned with QSL’s commitment towards the community and interacting with all sections of the society, including school students, with the aim of encouraging them to attend stadiums and support their teams.

The Spanish coach Felix Sanchez of Al Sadd emphasized the significant importance of the upcoming match against Al Gharafa, scheduled for Thursday, in the marquee fixture of the third round of the Doha Bank Stars League.Speaking to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 3 match against Al Gharafa, Al Sadd coach Felix Sanchez said, "We expect a difficult match. Al Gharafa have started the season strongly, but we are confident of putting in a good performance on home turf and in front of our fans towards achieving a positive result."It's important for us to regain our balance after the first match. I think we performed well last week and showed improvement, and we want to continue building on that to compete at our best in front of our fans."It is important for us to win the last match before the FIFA international break. It's important to enter the break feeling positive. We certainly want to achieve another good result for the team."Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins said, "Koeman's return to training will give the team greater options. The match will be exciting and difficult against the defending champions. We must focus defensively without compromising our style and identity. Calm and focus are our path to achieving our goals.""Your support makes the difference. We rely on you in difficult moments, and I trust your strong presence to support the players."