duhail

What duhail does

Duhail Sports Club is a private Qatari multi-sport organization headquartered in Doha that operates professional football and handball teams, a youth academy, fan club, and merchandise/ media operations. The football first team competes in the Doha Bank Stars League (Qatar's top-tier domestic competition), the Amir Cup, and the AFC Champions League, while the handball team competes in the Asian Handball Championship (champions in 2019, bronze medalists at the 28th edition in 2026). As of the 2025-26 season, the club sits 5th in the domestic football table with 33 points (9 wins), holding the 2nd national ranking in Qatar, 6th continental ranking in Asia, and 113th world ranking.

Revenue is generated across five streams: matchday ticket sales for home fixtures at Abdullah bin Khalifa, Khalifa, and Jassim Bin Hamad stadiums; corporate sponsorships led by Al Rayan Bank as the primary sponsor, with Doha Bank and QNB sponsoring the league itself; online merchandise sales via the club's e-commerce shop; broadcasting rights for league, cup, and continental competition matches; and youth academy training programs structured across U-13 through U-19 age groups. A small headcount of 1-10 reflects administrative/listed office staff, while the operational organization includes a full first-team football coaching, medical, and performance staff (e.g., head coach Djamel Belmadi, assistant coaches, fitness, goalkeeping, physiotherapy, and team management roles).

The technology footprint is a standard WordPress-based website (duhailsc.qa) supporting news content, fixtures/league tables, photo galleries, and Duhail TV (a YouTube-hosted video platform for match highlights, press conferences, and training footage). Distribution to fans is primarily through owned digital channels — Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Snapchat, YouTube — plus the on-ground match experience. The club does not expose any public API, SDK, or developer platform, and no AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, or third-party technology integrations are disclosed.

Name

duhail

Legal name

Duhail Sports Club

Website

https://duhailsc.qa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Duhail Sports Club is a private Qatari multi-sport club in Doha that fields professional football (Doha Bank Stars League, AFC Champions League) and handball (Asian Handball Championship) teams, and operates a youth academy, fan club, merchandise shop, and Duhail TV media platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Handball Leagues (MPAKAAAM), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Handball team operations
• Youth sports academy
• Sports merchandise sales
• Fan club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Match Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales for home matches across football and handball competitions including the Doha Bank Stars League, Amir Cup, AFC Champions League, and domestic cup competitions.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship deals with Al Rayan Bank (main sponsor), Doha Bank (league sponsor), and other commercial partners displayed on official website and team kits.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online shop offering club merchandise, official jerseys, and fan apparel through the club's e-commerce platform.
4. Academy Programs: Youth development programs under the Academy and Age Groups sectors, providing structured football training for various age categories (U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, U-17, U-19).
5. Broadcasting Rights: Revenue from broadcasting rights for league matches, Asian competitions, and cup finals across regional and international media markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Duhail Sports Club is a Doha-based multi-sport professional club operating men's football and handball teams that compete in top-tier national and continental competitions (Qatar Stars League, AFC Champions League, Asian Handball Championship). The club also runs a youth academy (U-13 through U-19), a fan club membership program, an online merchandise store, and Duhail TV for digital video content.

Product overview

Duhail Sports Club is a Qatari multi-sport club offering professional football and handball teams, comprehensive youth academy programs across multiple age groups (U-13 through U-19), and fan membership services. The club competes in Qatar Stars League (football), AFC Champions League, and Asian Handball Championship. Additional offerings include Duhail TV media content and an online merchandise shop. The organization operates with a first team, reserve team, and youth development structure across both football and handball disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Football Team The senior men's professional football team competes at the top tier of Qatari football and in continental Asian competitions; serves football fans and the broader Qatari sports community.
• Professional Handball Team The professional handball team competes in continental competition including the Asian Handball Championship; serves handball fans and the Qatari sports community.
• Youth Academy (U-13 through U-19) A structured football development program for young players across age groups U-13 through U-19; serves aspiring youth footballers and their families seeking professional-level training.
• Fan Club Membership A paid membership program that provides supporters with club-related benefits, exclusive content access, and community engagement; serves Duhail's individual fans and dedicated supporters.
• Duhail Merchandise Store An online store selling Duhail-branded apparel, accessories, and club merchandise; serves individual fans and supporters of the club.
• Duhail TV A digital video content channel providing club-related video content including match highlights, interviews, and exclusive footage; serves individual fans seeking deeper club engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bronze medal at 28th Asian Handball Championship 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Al-Arabi SC: Historic Qatari football club also competing in the Doha Bank Stars League. Direct domestic competitor with overlapping broadcast deal, similar ticket revenue profile, and shared youth academy competitive landscape.
• Al-Sailiya SC: Qatari football club competing in the same Stars League. Direct domestic competitor for matchday ticket sales, sponsorship inventory, and youth academy talent in the Doha market.
• Al Sadd Sports Club: Qatar's most successful football club and Duhail's primary domestic rival. Directly competes in the Doha Bank Stars League and AFC Champions League, with overlapping sponsorship base, stadium infrastructure (Jassim Bin Hamad), and Qatari fan demographic.
• Al-Gharafa SC: Qatari football club competing in the Doha Bank Stars League, currently ranked 4th just above Duhail. Comparable league-revenue profile, sponsorship structure with Qatari financial partners, and shared domestic match schedule.
• Qatar Sports Club: Doha-based football club competing in the same Qatar Stars League, ranked just below Duhail at 6th. Comparable matchday revenue, academy pipeline structure, and sponsorship profile in the Qatari market.
• Al-Ahli SC (Qatar): Qatari football club competing in the Doha Bank Stars League with which Duhail regularly plays. Comparable scale, domestic fan base, and youth development structure.
• Al Shamal SC: Qatari football club currently ranked 2nd in the Stars League 2025-2026. Direct competitor in the same domestic fixtures, with comparable revenue streams (sponsorship, matchday, broadcasting).
• Al-Rayyan SC: Top-tier Qatari football club competing in the same Stars League and AFC competitions. Comparable multi-sport operations, similar Qatar-based fan base, and direct rival for sponsorship and player recruitment in the same talent pool.
• Al Duhail Handball (sister program): Internal comparison: Duhail's own handball team, which competes at the Asian Handball Championship level and serves as a comparable multi-sport reference point for revenue and brand-extension analysis within the same organization.

Regional players

• Al Hilal SFC: Saudi Pro League powerhouse and AFC Champions League participant. Comparable continental-level multi-sport investment model (football plus adjacent sports), with much larger scale. Useful benchmark for upper-bound sponsor and broadcast economics in Gulf-region football.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/duhailsc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZWGUzlrUO3PqemgZdZditg
• Facebookfacebook.com/DuhailSC
• Instagraminstagram.com/duhailsc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duhail-sports-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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