Today: Al-Ittihad Alexandria and Al Ahly Open Allianz Basketball League Finals

- May 8, 2026
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The opening game of the 2025–2026 Allianz Men's Basketball League Finals will take place today, Friday, featuring a highly anticipated clash between Al-Ittihad Alexandria and Al Ahly.

Finals Format

The championship series will be played in a best-of-five format, with the first team to secure three victories crowned league champions.

Game 1 is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 PM at Borg El Arab Hall in Alexandria.

Remaining Finals Schedule

  • Game 2: Sunday, May 10 8:00 PM
    Borg El Arab Hall, Alexandria
  • Game 3: Wednesday, May 13 8:00 PM
    Dr. Hassan Mostafa Hall
  • Game 4 (if necessary): Friday, May 15 8:00 PM
    Dr. Hassan Mostafa Hall
  • Game 5 (if necessary): Sunday, May 17 5:00 PM
    Borg El Arab Hall, Alexandria

Road to the Final

Al Ahly advanced to the championship series after defeating Telecom Egypt in the semi-finals, while Al-Ittihad Alexandria booked their place by overcoming Zamalek.


The final series brings together two of Egypt's most successful basketball clubs in what promises to be a thrilling battle for the league title.wo of Egypt's most successful basketball clubs in what promises to be a thrilling battle for the league title.

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