Muscat: The Oman Basketball Association (OBA), represented by the Competitions Committee, has approved the calendar of its tournaments for the 2025–2026 sports season, affirming its readiness for the launch of a new, highly competitive season. The Association has sent official letters to all affiliated clubs, announcing the opening of registration for participation in its competitions, with Thursday, August 21, set as the final deadline for clubs wishing to enter. This timeline gives teams ample opportunity to complete their technical and administrative preparations ahead of the season.
The season’s calendar includes five main championships, beginning in September with the Under-16 League for players born in 2009, 2010 and 2011. This competition serves as an important platform for discovering and developing young talents. In October, the Credit Oman Elite Clubs Championship will kick off, featuring the strongest teams in the Sultanate and running through November, offering an opportunity to raise the technical level ahead of the other tournaments. November will also mark the start of the Under-19 Youth League for players born in 2007 and 2008, which serves as the main bridge for preparing future players for the senior teams.
In December 2025, the Sultanate of Oman’s General Basketball League, the premier championship that brings together all First Division clubs to compete for the most coveted title, will commence. Meanwhile, the 16th edition of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth Shield will begin in April 2026. This tournament is considered an opportunity for clubs to test new players and showcase the depth of their squads.
The Competitions Committee has also set clear participation requirements, stipulating that any club competing in the General League must also take part in either the Under-16 or Under-19 leagues, to strengthen the youth base and ensure a steady supply of talent to senior teams. The Committee confirmed that clubs participating in the General League are eligible to compete in the Ministry Shield, while clubs wishing to participate in the Shield must be registered in the General League. For the Youth League, the Committee allowed each participating club to register only one player born in 2006, to raise the level of competition and give more opportunities for emerging players to shine.
In a statement, the Chairman of the Competitions Committee at the OBA said the season’s calendar was designed to accommodate all age groups and create a structured pathway for the development of the sport in Oman, stressing that the primary goal is to raise the technical level and achieve more success at both the local and international levels.
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