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Sports Events in Qatar 2025

2025 T100 Triathlon World Championship Final Doha

From December 11–13, 2025, Doha hosts the newly launched T100 Triathlon: a 2 km swim, 80 km bike, and 18 km run, across Doha and Lusail. With $7 million in prize money and a new five-year hosting deal, it’s a major endurance event on Qatar’s calendar

Formula 1 Grand Prix

Set for November 28–30, 2025 at Lusail International Circuit, this night-time F1 sprint race spans 57 laps under floodlights. Expect a thrilling weekend that includes a Sprint race, main Grand Prix, fan festivals, live concerts, and VIP experiences. Tickets range from QR 180 (single-day) to QR 1,800 (main grandstand), with a 10% early-bird discount available.

AFC 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Qatar will co-host the third round of AFC qualifiers from October 8–14, 2025, featuring national teams like Qatar, Iraq, UAE, and Saudi Arabia battling for spots in the 2026 World Cup

 

FIFA U‑17 World Cup

Qatar officially opens the first of five consecutive U‑17 World Cups this year, November 3–27, 2025 , with 48 teams playing at venues across the Aspire Zone. Expect fast-paced youth football and emerging talent.

Ladies Night at Education City Stadium

Every Tuesday this July, Education City Stadium transforms into a women-only zone for an evening of fitness, fun, and community connection. From 6 PM to 10 PM, girls and women aged 6 and up can take part in activities like football, basketball, volleyball, archery, Zumba, Pilates, and even STEM-inspired challenges like VR football and robotics games. Running from 1–31 July 2025, this free event offers a safe, supportive space to move, play, and meet like-minded women each week.

UFC® Fight Night Doha

Qatar is entering the global MMA arena in a big way , UFC® Fight Night is making its Doha debut this 22 November 2025 at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena. This marks the first-ever UFC event in the country, bringing the intensity and spectacle of world-class mixed martial arts to local fans. Whether you’re a seasoned MMA fan or new to the action, this is one sporting event you don’t want to miss.

Karting at Lusail Circuit

If you’re craving an adrenaline rush, head to Lusail International Circuit for outdoor go-karting fun from 11 June to 31 December 2025. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 6 PM–11 PM, the track features 270cc karts that hit up to 60 km/h on a 900m circuit. Helmets are provided, and safety rules apply. Book online, arrive early, and get ready to race under the stars.

Qatar Open Taekwondo Championship G1

Mark your calendars for the Qatar Open Taekwondo Championship G1, taking place from 20 to 23 November 2025 at the prestigious Lusail Arena. As a World Taekwondo sanctioned G1 event, this tournament attracts elite competitors from around the globe, offering essential ranking points to its medalists.

UIM Aquabike Circuit Pro World Championship

Get ready for high-speed water sports action as the UIM Aquabike World Championship returns to Doha after a decade! From 30 October to 1 November 2025, Katara Beach and Doha Marine Sports Club will host the final of the global tour, featuring top riders in Runabout, Ski, and Freestyle categories. With free entry and races running from 12 PM to 12 AM, it’s the perfect beachside event for thrill-seekers, families, and motorsport fans alike.

FIFA Arab Cup 2025

Kicking off on 1 December 2025, the FIFA Arab Cup returns to Qatar, bringing together 16 top Arab national teams in a high-energy tournament across six world-class stadiums. Matches will be played at iconic venues like Al Bayt, Lusail, and Khalifa International, with the final set for 18 December on Qatar National Day.

International Series Qatar 2025 – Golf

Experience world-class golf on the greens of Doha Golf Club as the third edition of the International Series Qatar returns this November. From 27 to 30 November, 120 elite players, including major champions like Patrick Reed, Louis Oosthuizen, and Charl Schwartzel, will compete on the Asian Tour’s high-purse event.

QTerminals Qatar Classic

The prestigious QTerminals Qatar Classic, part of the PSA World Tour Platinum series, returns to Doha at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex. From 28 September to 4 October 2025, watch 32 of the world’s best male and female squash players compete in this top-tier tournament. This fast-paced event showcases thrilling matches daily and is free to attend, making it a must for sports fans and squash enthusiasts alike.

GCC Padel Championship 2025

Padel is taking center court this 7–11 November 2025 at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex, as Doha hosts the GCC Padel Championship. A key fixture in regional sport, this tournament will feature top teams from across the Gulf competing in men’s, women’s, and junior categories. Best of all, it’s free to attend, making it a fantastic live-sport experience for families, club players, and anyone curious about padel’s growing popularity

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