Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (E-QSL) begins today. The tournament will run until April 22, 2026, at Mall of Qatar, with 12 teams (2025-2026 season Qatar Stars League clubs) competing divided into two groups.
Group A consists of Al Rayyan, Al Duhail, Al Arabi, Qatar SC, Al Shamal and Al Gharafa. Group B includes Al Sadd, Al Sailiya, Al Wakrah, Al Shahania, Umm Salal and Al Ahli. Day 1 will see Group A matches, Day 2 is for Group B games and the final rounds will be played on Day 3.
The tournament will be played in a one x one format, with the top four teams from each group advancing to the quarter-finals.
The tournament will be held electronically through popular game FC 26, developed by EA Sports. Competing teams and players will compete for the title and a place in the qualifiers for 2026 Esports World Cup.
Matches will stream live on the QSL YouTube channel and Twitch.