Tripoli, February 19, 2026 – The Libyan Football Federation’s Competitions Committee has set the schedule for the first week of the return-leg matches in the Premier League competition for the 2025/2026 sports season for the teams in the first group.
Friday, February 20, 2026 – Al-Libi Stadium – Al-Sabah at Al-Nahr Stadium at 11:00 PM. Al-Khums – Al-Dhahra at Al-Khums Stadium at 11:00 PM.
Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Al-Swehli – Abu Salim at Misrata Stadium at 11:00 PM – Al-Madina – Al-Watan at Al-Nahr Al-Sina’i Stadium at 11:00 PM – Al-Qadisiyah – Al-Ahli Tripoli at Al-Zawiya Stadium at 11:00 PM.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic center, the medina, features well-preserved architecture from these various periods.
Libyan Football Federation
The Libyan Football Federation is the governing body for football in Libya, founded in 1962. It oversees national teams and domestic competitions, though its operations have been frequently disrupted by political instability and conflict since the 2011 revolution.
Premier League
The Premier League is the top level of the English football league system, founded in 1992 when clubs in the Football League First Division broke away to capitalize on lucrative television rights deals. It has since grown into one of the world’s most popular and commercially successful sports leagues, known for its global audience and competitive nature.
Al-Libi Stadium
Al-Libi Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue located in Benghazi, Libya. It was originally constructed in the 1950s and is named after Omar al-Mukhtar’s prominent companion, Ramadan al-Swehli al-Libi. The stadium has historically served as a key venue for football matches and large public gatherings in the city.
Al-Sabah
Al-Sabah is the ruling family of Kuwait, having governed since the mid-18th century when the Al Sabah clan settled in the region and established the sheikhdom. The family’s leadership was formally recognized in the 1899 Anglo-Kuwaiti Agreement, and they have overseen the country’s transformation into a modern state following independence in 1961.
Al-Nahr Stadium
Al-Nahr Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue located in Tyre, Lebanon, primarily used for football matches. It was constructed in 1966 and has served as the home ground for local clubs, notably Tadamon Sour, while also hosting various national team fixtures. The stadium is situated near the ancient Phoenician ruins of Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Al-Khums
Al-Khums is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically significant as the site of ancient Leptis Magna, a prominent Roman city founded in the 7th century BC. The ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represent one of the best-preserved Roman archaeological complexes in the Mediterranean.
Al-Dhahra
Al-Dhahra is a historical region in Qatar, traditionally known for its vital wells and as a significant settlement area that supported both Bedouin life and early trade routes. Its history is closely tied to the Al Thani family, Qatar’s ruling dynasty, who originally settled there before moving to Doha in the 19th century. Today, it remains an important cultural and geographic reference point in Qatari heritage.
Al-Khums Stadium
Al-Khums Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Al-Khums, Libya, primarily used for football matches. It serves as the home ground for the local club Al-Khums SC and has hosted various national league games and events. The stadium’s history is tied to the development of sports infrastructure in the region during the late 20th century.
Al-Swehli
Al-Swehli is a town in Libya historically associated with Ramadan al-Swehli, a prominent early 20th-century political and military leader who opposed Italian colonization. The site is often linked to his legacy and the broader resistance movement during the Italian occupation of Libya. Today, it serves as a local cultural reference point commemorating this period of national history.
Abu Salim
Abu Salim is a district in Tripoli, Libya, best known internationally for the Abu Salim prison. The prison gained notoriety after a 1996 massacre where hundreds of inmates were killed, an event that later helped spark the 2011 Libyan Civil War. Historically, the area’s name is also associated with a significant battle in 1324 between the forces of Tripoli and the Banu Salim tribe.
Misrata Stadium
Misrata Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue located in Misrata, Libya, primarily used for football matches. It was constructed in the 1970s and has since served as a home ground for local clubs. The stadium gained international attention during the 2011 Libyan Civil War when it was used as a detention center and a site of conflict.
Al-Madina
Al-Madina, also known as Medina, is a city in Saudi Arabia of profound religious significance in Islam. It is the site where the Prophet Muhammad migrated in 622 CE, establishing it as the first capital of the Islamic community and the location of his tomb within the Prophet’s Mosque. This migration, known as the Hijrah, marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
Al-Watan
Al-Watan is a cultural and entertainment destination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which opened in 2017 as part of the country’s Vision 2030 initiative. It is a large-scale park and exhibition center designed to celebrate Saudi heritage, art, and national identity through interactive pavilions, gardens, and architectural displays.
Al-Nahr Al-Sina’i Stadium
Al-Nahr Al-Sina’i Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Sidon, Lebanon. It was originally constructed in the 1960s and is primarily used for football matches, serving as the home ground for the local club Salam Zgharta.
Al-Qadisiyah
Al-Qadisiyah is a city in central Iraq, historically significant as the site of the 7th-century Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, a decisive Muslim victory over the Sassanian Empire that led to the Islamic conquest of Persia. The modern city, capital of the Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, was developed in the 20th century and serves as an administrative and agricultural center.
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1954. Historically, it has been one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, winning numerous national championships and serving as a significant cultural institution in Tripoli.
Al-Zawiya Stadium
Al-Zawiya Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue located in Al-Zawiya, Libya, primarily used for football matches and as the home ground of Al-Zawiya SC. It was constructed in the 1970s and has since been a central hub for local sporting events and community gatherings in the region.
