Second Grassroots Festival kicks off on Saturday

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Thursday, September 25th 2025 10:12 PM

Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has confirmed the schedule for the second edition of the Grassroots Festival (Group 2), set for Saturday, September 27, 2025. The festival is designed for teams in the Under-9, Under-10, Under-11, and Under-12 age categories.

 

The festival's matches will be hosted at venues across the country. The grounds in Al Kheraitiyat, Al Shahaniya, Lusail, Al Sailiya, and Umm Salal will all see action as they welcome young teams from opposing clubs for a day of competition.

In the Under-12 category, the teams from Al Kheraitiyat will meet the teams from Al Shamal, while the teams from Al Shahaniya play the teams from Mesaimeer. Simultaneously, the teams from Lusail face the teams from Muaither, the teams from Al Waab take on the teams from Al Sailiya, and the teams from Umm Salal compete against the teams from Al Bidda. The Under-10 and Under-9 categories feature a parallel set of fixtures, with the teams from Lusail playing away at Muaither's grounds in the younger age group.

 

Focusing on the Under-11s, the teams from Al Kheraitiyat, Al Shahaniya, and Lusail will all enjoy home advantage against the teams from Al Shamal, Mesaimeer, and Muaither, respectively. The teams from Al Waab will visit the teams from Al Sailiya at their stadium, and the teams from Umm Salal will host the teams from Al Bidda, rounding out a full day of youth football.