Qatar Stars League
Qatar's top-flight football league.
12 teams • 132 matches • 2025/2026 season
The Qatar Stars League is Qatar's top-flight football league. Find the standings, results, fixtures, and stats for the current season.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Sadd | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 56 | 30 | +26 | 45 |
| 2 |  Al Shamal | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 28 | +11 | 40 |
| 3 |  Al-Rayyan SC | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 46 | 32 | +14 | 38 |
| 4 |  Al-Gharafa | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 5 |  Al-Duhail SC | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 40 | 27 | +13 | 33 |
| 6 |  Qatar SC | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 34 | 32 | +2 | 32 |
| 7 |  Al-Arabi SC | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 37 | 41 | -4 | 32 |
| 8 |  Al Wakrah | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 36 | -4 | 27 |
| 9 |  Al Ahli Doha | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 34 | 43 | -9 | 26 |
| 10 |  Al-Sailiya | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 38 | -13 | 22 |
| 11 |  Al Shahaniya | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 22 | 39 | -17 | 21 |
| 12 |  UMM Salal | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 37 | 56 | -19 | 20 |
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About the Qatar Stars League
History
Qatari football began with an unofficial 1963-64 season, before the first official edition of the championship was played in 1972-73, won by Al Esteqlal (now known as Qatar SC). The competition is known today as the "Qatar Stars League." The league has been dominated since its inception by Al Sadd, founded in 1969 and champions a record 19 times, most recently in the 2025-26 season, far ahead of Al-Rayyan (8 titles).
Trophy roll
- Al Sadd — 19 titles in total (a record), most recently in 2025-26.
- Al-Rayyan SC — 8 Qatari championship titles.
- Al-Duhail SC — Several national titles, a club born from the 2016 merger of Al Jaish and Lekhwiya.
- Al-Gharafa — Several national titles during the 2000s.
Historic clubs
- Al Sadd — The country's most decorated club, based in Doha, a regular in the AFC Champions League.
- Al-Rayyan SC — Qatar's second most decorated club, historically one of the country's most popular sides.
- Al-Duhail SC — A club born from the merger of Al Jaish and Lekhwiya, now one of the rising forces in Qatari football.
- Qatar SC — One of the league's founding clubs, winner of the very first official edition in 1972-73.
Competition format
The Qatar Stars League is contested by 12 teams playing each other home and away, for a total of 22 matchdays.
The standings are determined by points earned:
- Win: 3 points
- Draw: 1 point
- Loss: 0 points
At the end of the season, the club with the most points is crowned Qatari champion.
Qualification for the AFC Champions League Elite
The Qatar Stars League's best-placed clubs earn qualification for the continental competitions organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC):
- AFC Champions League Elite
- AFC Champions League Two
The champion and runner-up qualify directly for the league stage of the AFC Champions League Elite, the third-placed side enters the play-off round of the same competition, while the fourth-placed team qualifies for the AFC Champions League Two.
Frequently asked questions
How many clubs play in the Qatar Stars League?
The league features 12 clubs playing each other home and away across 22 matchdays.
Which club has won the most Qatari titles?
Al Sadd, with a record 19 championship titles, most recently in 2025-26.
How do clubs qualify for the AFC Champions League Elite?
The champion and runner-up qualify directly for the competition's league stage.
Since when has the Qatar Stars League existed?
An unofficial first season was played in 1963-64, and the first official edition of the championship was held in 1972-73.
Which club won the first official edition of the championship?
Al Esteqlal, now known as Qatar SC, winners of the 1972-73 edition.
Where can I follow Qatar Stars League results?
AtlasGoal provides the standings, results, match schedule, statistics, and the latest news for the Qatari championship.