Qatar National Sports Day 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 10 with a wide range of events to promote a healthy lifestyle. This year’s celebrations are being held under the theme “I Chose Sports”. Hundreds of sports competitions and events are planned to be held in major parks and stadiums across the country.
The Ministry of Interior and Lekhwiya are jointly organizing notable events for the public in conjunction with the National Sports Day. The Sports Day celebrations, led by the Ministry of Interior and Lekhwiya, will be held at Stadium 974 in Doha. The event is completely free for the public.
- Date: February 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Time: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm.
- Features: Military-inspired sports activities are available here. The arrangements are designed to be fun for both children and adults.
- Ticket: Free admission.
Other major venues
- Msheireb Downtown Doha: Various sports competitions, fitness challenges, and special entertainment for children will be held from 8 am.
- Aspire Zone: Competitions in walking, football, and volleyball will be held from 7 am to 1 pm.
- The Pearl & Gewan Islands: Walkathon and fitness zones will be active from 8 am to 1 pm.
- Old Doha Port: Various competitions will be held as part of the ‘MOVE’ sports festival.
- Education City: There will be a Color Run and Family Zone activities.
National Sports Day is a public holiday in Qatar. The Qatari government has been observing the second Tuesday of February as National Sports Day since 2012. Authorities have urged all expatriates to participate in this day for health protection.
