Al Ahly’s new Egyptian Premier League campaign: kick-off, TV channel and streaming guide

Al Ahly begin their 2026-27 Egyptian Premier League campaign against Eastern Company ENPPI at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, with the reigning domestic giants seeking an immediate three-point start after returning from their pre-season preparations in Spain.

The opening-round fixture is scheduled for 20:00 local time in Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Kick-off will be at 21:00 in the United Arab Emirates.

Al Ahly’s squad arrived at Cairo Airport on Thursday morning after completing an overseas training camp in Spain ahead of the new season. The side ended that camp with a high-profile meeting against Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou.

Barcelona won that match 2-1, but Al Ahly will now turn their attention to the start of their domestic campaign and the opportunity to claim maximum points in their first league fixture.

Eastern Company ENPPI will be aiming for a positive result against the Egyptian champions. The match at Cairo International Stadium represents the first competitive test of the new league season for both teams.

Where to watch Al Ahly v Eastern Company ENPPI

On Sport holds the exclusive rights to broadcast matches from the 2026-27 Egyptian Premier League. Sunday’s game will be shown on ON SPORT 1 with Arabic commentary.

The match will also be available to viewers online through the ON SPORT application and the Kora Plus website, giving supporters the option to follow the opening fixture through live digital coverage.

On Sport has selected Mohamed El Kawaliny to provide the Arabic commentary for the meeting between Al Ahly and Eastern Company ENPPI.

The match details are:

– Fixture: Al Ahly v Eastern Company ENPPI – Competition: Egyptian Premier League, 2026-27 season – Round: First round – Date: Sunday, 23 August 2026 – Venue: Cairo International Stadium – Kick-off: 20:00 Saudi Arabia and Egypt; 21:00 United Arab Emirates – TV channel: ON SPORT 1 – Commentary: Mohamed El Kawaliny – Online viewing: ON SPORT application and Kora Plus website

Al Ahly will hope their return from Spain marks the beginning of a successful campaign. Their final pre-season match against Barcelona provided a demanding conclusion to their preparations, despite the Catalan club securing a narrow victory.

Eastern Company ENPPI, meanwhile, face one of the toughest possible challenges at the beginning of the season as they look to take something from their meeting with Al Ahly.

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