The draw for the 2025/2026 Nile Egyptian League took place today in 6th of October City, setting the stage for a new chapter in Egyptian football. The upcoming season consists of 21 clubs participating after the Egyptian Football Association canceled relegation in the previous campaign.
The new season kicks off on August 8, 2025, and will run through May 2026. For the second consecutive season, the league will adopt a two-phase system:
As part of a long-term plan to reduce the number of teams to 18 by the 2028 season, four clubs will be relegated at the end of this campaign and three will replace them.
Pyramids FC were handed a relatively tough start. The club will face defending champions Al Ahly in Matchweek 5, and Al Masry in Matchweek 3, while their clash with Zamalek is scheduled for Matchweek 20.
Matchweek 1: Wadi Degla vs Pyramids – Al Salam Stadium (The openeing game of the season)
Matchweek 2: Pyramids vs Ismaily – 30 June Stadium
Matchweek 3: Al Masry vs Pyramids – Borg El Arab Stadium
Matchweek 4: Pyramids vs Modern Sport – 30 June Stadium
Matchweek 5: Al Ahly vs Pyramids – Cairo International Stadium
Matchweek 6: Bye
Matchweek 7: Pyramids vs ZED – 30 June Stadium
Matchweek 8: Kahrabaa Ismailia vs Pyramids – Ismailia Stadium
Matchweek 9: Pyramids vs Tala’ea El-Gaish – 30 June Stadium
Matchweek 10: Pyramids vs Petrojet – Petrosport Stadium
Matchweek 11: Pyramids vs Pharco – 30 June Stadium
Matchweek 12: ENPPI vs Pyramids – Petrosport Stadium
Matchweek 13: Pyramids vs Al Ittihad Alexandria – 30 June Stadium
Matchweek 14: Pyramids vs Arab Contractors – 30 June Stadium
Matchweek 15: National Bank vs Pyramids – Cairo International Stadium
Matchweek 16: Pyramids vs El Gouna – 30 June Stadium
Matchweek 17: Smouha vs Pyramids – Borg El Arab Stadium
Matchweek 18: Pyramids vs Ceramica Cleopatra – 30 June Stadium
Matchweek 19: Ghazl El Mahalla vs Pyramids – El Mahalla Stadium
Matchweek 20: Pyramids vs Zamalek – 30 June Stadium
Matchweek 21: Haras El Hodood vs Pyramids – El Max Stadium
What’s at Stake for Pyramids FC?
After consistently competing at the top end of the table in recent seasons, Pyramids FC will aim to challenge for the league title and secure a spot in continental competitions.