The Egyptian Premier League 2025–26 in October is an important stage where the season begins to take clear shape. With the new 21-team format, every point gained or lost carries extra weight as results continue into the next phase. October features big clashes involving Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Pyramids, alongside crucial fixtures for newly promoted teams like Kahraba Ismailia, Petrojet, and ZED FC, who aim to secure their footing in the top flight. The month also brings intense rivalries and key matches at major venues such as the Cairo International Stadium and 30 June Stadium, creating momentum that could define whether clubs push toward the title, continental qualification, or face the relegation struggle.
Tournament Format
The tournament format of the 2025–26 Egyptian Premier League (also called the Nile League):
1. Phase One (Single Round-Robin)
• The league has 21 teams.
• Each team plays 20 matches (against every other team once).
• Matches are spread across home and away venues but only one meeting per pair.
2. Split into Two Groups
After Phase One ends, the table is split:
• Championship Group (Top 7 teams):
- These clubs fight for the league title.
- They carry their Phase One points with them.
- The team finishing 1st is crowned Egyptian Premier League Champion 2025–26.
- The top 2 teams qualify for the CAF Champions League.
- The 3rd place earns a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup.
• Relegation Group (8th–21st teams):
- These 14 teams battle to avoid relegation.
- They also keep their Phase One points.
- At the end, the bottom 4 are relegated to the Egyptian Second Division A.
3. Season Timeline
• Start Date: 8 August 2025
• End Date: May 2026
• Fixtures were drawn on 27 July 2025.
Match Schedule in October
The official match schedule for October 2025 in the 2025–26 Egyptian Premier League, based on current fixture listings:
October 2025 Match Schedule
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
• Kahraba Ismailia vs Pyramids FC
Friday, 3 October 2025
• Smouha SC vs Ismaily SC
• National Bank vs Al Masry SC
• Al Ittihad Alexandria vs Al Mokawloon Al Arab
Saturday, 4 October 2025
• Zamalek SC vs Ghazl El Mahalla
• Tala’ea El Gaish vs El Gouna FC
• ENPPI vs ZED FC
• Haras El Hodoud vs Ceramica Cleopatra
Sunday, 5 October 2025
• Kahraba Ismailia vs Al Ahly SC
• Pharco FC vs Wadi Degla FC
• Petrojet vs Pyramids FC
Friday, 17 October 2025
• Wadi Degla FC vs Modern Sport FC
• Al Mokawloon Al Arab vs ENPPI
• Ghazl El Mahalla vs Kahraba Ismailia
Saturday, 18 October 2025
• El Gouna FC vs National Bank
• Ismaily SC vs Haras El Hodoud
Sunday, 19 October 2025
• ZED FC vs Petrojet
• Ceramica Cleopatra vs Tala’ea El Gaish
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
• Pyramids FC vs Pharco FC
• Al Ahly SC vs Al Ittihad Alexandria
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
• Al Masry SC vs Smouha SC
Saturday, 25 October 2025
• Haras El Hodoud vs Ghazl El Mahalla
• Modern Sport FC vs Al Mokawloon Al Arab
Sunday, 26 October 2025
• Kahraba Ismailia vs Ceramica Cleopatra
• Pharco FC vs Ismaily SC
• Tala’ea El Gaish vs ZED FC
Monday, 27 October 2025
• Smouha SC vs El Gouna FC
• Al Ittihad Alexandria vs Wadi Degla FC
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
• ENPPI vs Pyramids FC
• Petrojet vs Al Ahly SC
Thursday, 30 October 2025
• National Bank vs Zamalek SC
Egyptian Premier League – October 2025 Venues
The October 2025 Egyptian Premier League venue details in a clear, list-style format, matching each match with its expected stadium:
1 October (Wed)
• Kahraba Ismailia vs Pyramids FC → Kahraba Ismailia Stadium
3 October (Fri)
• Smouha vs Ismaily → Alexandria Stadium / Ismailia Stadium
• National Bank vs Al Masry → Cairo International Stadium / Suez Stadium
• Al Ittihad vs Al Mokawloon → Alexandria Stadium / Osman Ahmed Osman Stadium
4 October (Sat)
• Zamalek vs Ghazl El Mahalla → Cairo International Stadium
• Tala’ea El Gaish vs El Gouna → Gehaz El Reyada Stadium / El Gouna Stadium
• ENPPI vs ZED FC → Petrosport Stadium
• Haras El Hodoud vs Ceramica Cleopatra → Haras El Hodoud Stadium
5 October (Sun)
• Kahraba Ismailia vs Al Ahly → Kahraba Ismailia Stadium
• Pharco vs Wadi Degla → Haras El Hodoud Stadium / Petrosport Stadium
• Petrojet vs Pyramids → Suez Stadium / 30 June Stadium
17 October (Fri)
• Wadi Degla vs Modern Sport → Petrosport Stadium / Cairo International
• Al Mokawloon vs ENPPI → Osman Ahmed Osman Stadium
• Ghazl El Mahalla vs Kahraba Ismailia → Ghazl El Mahalla Stadium
18 October (Sat)
• El Gouna vs National Bank → El Gouna Stadium
• Ismaily vs Haras El Hodoud → Ismailia Stadium
19 October (Sun)
• ZED FC vs Petrojet → Cairo International Stadium / Suez Stadium
• Ceramica Cleopatra vs Tala’ea El Gaish → Osman Ahmed Osman Stadium
21 October (Tue)
• Pyramids vs Pharco → 30 June Stadium
• Al Ahly vs Al Ittihad → Cairo International Stadium
22 October (Wed)
• Al Masry vs Smouha → Suez Stadium / Alexandria Stadium
25 October (Sat)
• Haras El Hodoud vs Ghazl El Mahalla → Haras El Hodoud Stadium
• Modern Sport vs Al Mokawloon → Cairo International Stadium
26 October (Sun)
• Kahraba Ismailia vs Ceramica Cleopatra → Kahraba Ismailia Stadium
• Pharco vs Ismaily → Haras El Hodoud Stadium / Ismailia Stadium
• Tala’ea El Gaish vs ZED FC → Gehaz El Reyada Stadium
27 October (Mon)
• Smouha vs El Gouna → Alexandria Stadium / El Gouna Stadium
• Al Ittihad vs Wadi Degla → Alexandria Stadium
29 October (Wed)
• ENPPI vs Pyramids → Petrosport Stadium
• Petrojet vs Al Ahly → Suez Stadium
30 October (Thu)
• National Bank vs Zamalek → Cairo International Stadium
Importance of October 2025 Matches
The importance of the Egyptian Premier League 2025–26 in October 2025:
Crucial Phase One Matches
• October fixtures are part of the first round-robin stage.
• Every point is vital because teams carry these results into the championship group or relegation group later.
Heavyweight Clashes
• Big encounters like Al Ahly vs Al Ittihad (21 Oct), Petrojet vs Al Ahly (29 Oct), and National Bank vs Zamalek (30 Oct) are highly significant for title contenders.
• October gives a clearer picture of whether giants like Al Ahly and Zamalek can recover dominance, especially since Al Ahly started slow this season.
Test for New & Smaller Clubs
• Newly promoted teams (like Kahraba Ismailia, ZED FC, Petrojet) get to prove themselves in back-to-back challenging games.
• Their October results could determine if they will fight for mid-table safety or get dragged into the relegation battle.
Momentum Builder
• Clubs that find form in October often carry momentum into November and December.
• A strong October can secure a top-7 finish for the championship group race later.
Fans & Rivalries
• Matches in October include local derbies and high-interest clashes that bring stadiums alive (like Zamalek at Cairo International Stadium).
• October is when fan excitement peaks because the league standings begin to take meaningful shape.
Continental Qualification Pressure
• October results matter for securing places in the CAF Champions League (top 2) and CAF Confederation Cup (3rd place).
• Dropped points this early can haunt clubs in the final phase.
Conclusion
The Egyptian Premier League 2025–26 in October plays a decisive role in shaping the season. With the league’s new expanded 21-team format, every fixture carries extra weight as results will be carried into the championship and relegation groups. October becomes a testing ground for traditional giants like Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Pyramids to prove their strength after mixed starts, while newly promoted sides fight to secure valuable points that could define their survival chances. Rivalries, fan passion, and crucial head-to-head clashes make this month especially significant, as it often sets the momentum that determines whether clubs push toward the title race, continental qualification, or face the risk of relegation.
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