Al Ahly Tickets: Book via Fanspass and Live the "Red Giant" Experience

On a spring morning in 1907, no one in Cairo could have imagined that a modest gathering would lay the foundation for one of the biggest sporting empires in African football history. On April 24 of that year, Al Ahly Club for Physical Fitness was born, later becoming one of the most storied clubs in Africa and the Middle East. British advisor Alfred Mitchell-Innes chaired that first founding meeting, but the true stamp of identity came from one of the founding members, Amin Sami Amin, who proposed the name "Al Ahly" as the Arabic translation of "National" — a name that carried the seed of national belonging from its very first moment. The launch wasn't easy: when members' subscriptions fell short of covering the founding costs, Egyptian economist Talaat Harb stepped in with money from his own pocket to save the fledgling project from collapse. By 1908, Aziz Ezzat Pasha took over as the club's first Egyptian president, before Al Ahly was officially inaugurated in February 1909 — launching a story that spanned more than a century, through which the "Red Castle" grew into one of the biggest sporting institutions on the entire African continent.

Al Ahly carries many nicknames earned over more than a hundred years, most notably "the Red Devils," "the Red Giant," and "the Red Castle," alongside its official classification as the African Club of the Century. The club's board is currently chaired by Mahmoud El Khatib, its historic star of the 1970s and 80s, who moved from the excitement of the pitch to the presidency's chair at the end of 2017. Unlike some other Egyptian clubs that repeatedly struggle with financial crises, Al Ahly is known in the media for having the continent's widest commercial and fan base — reflected recently in the launch of its own "Stadium of the Century" project in Sheikh Zayed City, at a total cost of around 8 to 9 billion Egyptian pounds, with an initial investment exceeding 4 billion pounds from Beltone Financial Leasing, comprising a 42,000-seat stadium, a sports hospital, a museum, and a youth academy, expected to be completed by 2029.

Al Ahly is officially the most decorated club in African football history, with 12 CAF Champions League titles — a continental record — alongside a domestic record of 45 Egyptian Premier League titles through the 2024-25 season, also a record. This guide takes you on a tour through this long history: from its continental and global numbers, through its top achievements between 2015 and 2025, its appearances in both the traditional and expanded FIFA Club World Cup, the Cairo Derby from Al Ahly's own angle, where its matches are played, the steps to book Al Ahly tickets via Fanspass, and its history, legends, and the most common questions fans ask before attending.

Al Ahly by the Numbers: The Most Decorated Club in Africa

Before anything else, Al Ahly's continental record deserves a moment of its own, simply because it is the heaviest in the entire history of African football. The club has won the CAF Champions League (and its earlier editions known as the African Cup of Champions Clubs) 12 times, in 1982, 1987, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024 — a number no other African club has come close to matching to this day. Al Ahly has added to that a single CAF Confederation Cup title, eight CAF Super Cup titles (also a record), four titles in the now-discontinued African Cup Winners' Cup (1984, 1985, 1986, then 1993 in the last edition the club took part in), plus one Afro-Asian Cup and two Arab Super Cups.

This heavy continental record, alongside a domestic record of 45 league titles, 39 Egypt Cup titles, and 16 Egyptian Super Cup titles, led the Confederation of African Football to officially rank Al Ahly as the best African club of the 20th century, while specialized outlets estimate its market value at around 30 million euros, making it the most commercially and popularly valuable club on the entire continent.

Al Ahly's Top Achievements Between 2015 and 2025

The decade spanning 2015 to 2025 was one of the most productive periods in Al Ahly's history. Domestically, the club won the Egyptian Premier League in the 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20 seasons, before a rare exception saw it lose the title in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons (the first time since the early 1990s that Al Ahly finished outside the top two), then returned to the top in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, reaching its record 45th title in 2024-25.

Continentally, this was the most intense decade in the club's modern history; Al Ahly claimed four CAF Champions League titles in just five years: in 2020 and 2021 (two consecutive titles), then in 2023 and 2024 (another two consecutive titles). The 2020 final, held on November 27 of that year, was a landmark moment for the entire continent, as it brought together Al Ahly and Zamalek in a direct Champions League final for the first time, with Al Ahly winning 2-1 thanks to a decisive 86th-minute goal to claim its ninth title at the time. Al Ahly added two CAF Super Cup titles that same year, 2021 (a 2-0 win over Raja Casablanca in May, then a 6-5 penalty shootout win over the same Raja Casablanca in December), bringing its tally in this competition to eight titles. In contrast, Al Ahly lost the 2024 CAF Super Cup final to Zamalek on penalties, in one of the most notable moments of the modern derby.

Al Ahly on the World Stage: From FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Medals to the Expanded 2025 Edition

Al Ahly holds a rare global record for any African or Arab club; it has taken part in the FIFA Club World Cup more than once, winning more than one bronze medal. In the 2006 edition, Al Ahly beat New Zealand's Auckland City in the quarterfinal, lost to Brazil's Internacional in the semifinal, then beat Mexico's Club América in the third-place match, becoming the first African club in history to reach the podium in this tournament. In the 2012 edition held in Japan, Al Ahly beat Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima before losing to Brazil's Corinthians, the Copa Libertadores champions, in the semifinal, finishing the tournament in fourth place after losing to Mexico's Monterrey.

The standout moment came in the 2020 edition held in Qatar, when Al Ahly beat host club Al Duhail in the opening round, lost to Germany's Bayern Munich in the semifinal, then beat Brazil's Palmeiras, the reigning Copa Libertadores champions at the time, in the third-place match, earning its second bronze medal in the tournament's history — making it the only Arab or African club to win two medals in the competition's history. The scenario repeated in the 2021 edition in the UAE, when Al Ahly beat Mexico's Monterrey in the opening round, lost this time to Palmeiras again in the semifinal, then achieved its biggest win in the tournament's history by beating Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 4-0 in the third-place match, earning its third bronze medal. In the 2022 edition, Al Ahly beat Auckland City then Seattle Sounders of the US (the first MLS club to take part in the tournament), before losing to Real Madrid in the semifinal and to Brazil's Flamengo in the third-place match, finishing the tournament in fourth place.

In the historic expanded 2025 edition in the United States, Al Ahly qualified as CAF Champions League title holders, drawn into a group alongside Brazil's Palmeiras, Portugal's Porto, and the US's Inter Miami. Al Ahly drew goalless with Inter Miami in the first round, then lost to Palmeiras, before exiting the tournament in the group stage with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Porto in the final round, in which Wessam Abou Ali scored a full hat-trick (including a penalty goal), with Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane adding the fourth goal — a match described in the media as one of the most exciting of the edition despite the Egyptian side's elimination.

The Cairo Derby from Al Ahly's Perspective

No discussion of Al Ahly is complete without stopping at its traditional rival Zamalek, in a fixture known globally as the "Arab Clasico" since their first official meeting on February 9, 1917, which Al Ahly won 1-0 at the time. Since that moment through the latest edition of the derby, the two sides have met in more than 230 official matches across all competitions, with Al Ahly leading by a clear margin: 113 wins to Zamalek's 62, and 79 draws, making Al Ahly the record holder for the most wins in the history of the fixture.

Looking at the details of this record by competition, Al Ahly leads in the domestic league (52 wins to Zamalek's 29) and in the Egypt Cup (17 to 11), and has never lost a direct meeting with Zamalek in the Egyptian Super Cup (5 wins and 5 draws) nor in the CAF Champions League (6 wins and 3 draws, without a single defeat, including the historic 2020 final). In contrast, the CAF Super Cup remains the only column where the balance tips in Zamalek's favor in direct meetings, after Al Ahly lost the 1994 and 2024 finals to its rival on penalties, without a single direct win in this specific competition. To be fair to history, the biggest win in derby history doesn't belong to Al Ahly but to Zamalek, who won 6-0 twice in a row (1942 and 1944), while Al Ahly's biggest wins came by a smaller margin, most notably a 6-1 league win in 2002.

Adding up all domestic, continental, and Arab competitions, Al Ahly holds a total of 156 titles compared to Zamalek's 84, a gap that explains why Al Ahly is seen as the historically more successful side in this rivalry, even though every new edition of the derby carries its own ability to turn the tables, no matter how big the gap looks on paper.

Where Does Al Ahly Play Its Matches?

Al Ahly plays the majority of its home matches at Cairo International Stadium, a national stadium owned by the Egyptian state that also hosts Zamalek's matches and the Egyptian national team, with a capacity of around 75,000 spectators. In an earlier period between 2014 and 2017, the club was forced to play its domestic matches away from this stadium for security reasons, before returning to it permanently from the 2017-18 season onward. The club also owns a smaller historic stadium named "Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium," currently used only for training and friendly matches.

More importantly, Al Ahly is nearing completion of its new private stadium project within its sports city in Sheikh Zayed, west of Cairo, construction of which actually began in February 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by 2029 with a capacity of 42,000 spectators. Until this project is complete, confirming the specific stadium name on each match's page on Fanspass remains a necessary step before planning any trip or booking, since the host venue may change depending on the type of competition and organizing body.

Types of Al Ahly Matches You Can Book Tickets For

Al Ahly's matches fall under two main tiers in terms of importance and demand. Domestically, the team competes in the Egyptian Premier League throughout the season, in the Egypt Cup — which has seen a large number of its most famous finals against Zamalek throughout its history — and in the Egyptian Super Cup, which brings together the league champion and the cup champion. Continentally, Al Ahly is an almost permanent presence in the CAF Champions League, the CAF Confederation Cup, and the CAF Super Cup, given its heavy historical record in these competitions.

Demand varies for each match depending on its scale; an ordinary league match against a mid-table team is not comparable to a decisive knockout match in the Champions League, nor to the Cairo Derby, which remains the most in-demand fixture of all regardless of which competition it's played under. Al Ahly also occasionally takes part in international friendlies or FIFA Club World Cup tournaments, and in these cases ticketing is subject to different arrangements depending on the hosting body and host city, which may be entirely outside Egypt.

Al Ahly's Complete Trophy Cabinet

Al Ahly holds one of the heaviest trophy cabinets in the history of football worldwide, not just in Africa:

Domestically:

• Egyptian Premier League: 45 titles (record), most recently in 2024-25.
• Egypt Cup: 39 titles.
• Egyptian Super Cup: 16 titles (record).
• Cairo League (discontinued historic competition): 16 titles.
• Sultan Hussein Cup (discontinued historic competition): 7 titles (record), the first in 1923 against Zamalek.

Continentally and globally:

• CAF Champions League: 12 titles (African record), in 1982, 1987, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024.
• CAF Confederation Cup: one title.
• CAF Super Cup: 8 titles (record).
• African Cup Winners' Cup (discontinued historic competition): 4 titles.
• Afro-Asian Cup: one title.

Regionally and in the Arab world:

• Arab Club Champions Cup: one title.
• Arab Cup Winners' Cup: one title (1994).
• Arab Super Cup: two titles (record).

Adding up all competitions, Al Ahly's total titles reach 26 continental titles and 156 titles in its direct meetings with Zamalek throughout history, making it officially the best African club of the 20th century according to the Confederation of African Football's classification.

Al Ahly Ticket Prices

As Egypt's most popular club, Al Ahly's matches see particularly high demand compared to most other domestic clubs. These are approximate guideline figures for planning purposes only, not official fixed pricing:

• Regular domestic league match (general/fan category): around 50 to 150 Egyptian pounds.
• Domestic league match (numbered/premium category): around 200 to 500 Egyptian pounds.
• Cairo Derby: around 300 to over 1,000 Egyptian pounds in the most sought-after categories, with the possibility of higher prices when supply is limited.
• Continental match (CAF Champions League or Confederation Cup): noticeably higher than a regular domestic match, especially in knockout rounds and finals.
• FIFA Club World Cup matches or matches held outside Egypt: subject to special pricing depending on the organizing body and host city, usually higher than average domestic prices.

Always compare the final price after fees, and check the stand and section location before purchasing; some stands are reserved exclusively for one team's fans in major matches, and this allocation cannot be changed after the purchase is completed.

How to Book Al Ahly Tickets via Fanspass?

1. Open Al Ahly's page: Check available matches and confirm the correct competition and season.
2. Choose the match: Check the opponent, host club, stadium, and host city.
3. Review the date: Distinguish between the officially confirmed date and a tentative date subject to change, especially for continental matches tied to other schedules.
4. Choose the ticket category: Compare stands, sections, and accompanying services.
5. Set the quantity: Make sure seating together is confirmed if you're buying for a group or family.
6. Add a discount code: Use an available code if its terms apply to your order.
7. Enter attendee details: Write names as they appear on ID documents.
8. Review the delivery method: Check the timing and method of receiving your e-ticket.
9. Check the total: Review the ticket price and fees before completing payment.
10. Complete payment: Use the available payment method, and keep your order number.
11. Follow your account and email: Complete any additional instructions linked to the ticket before matchday.

Don't post a photo of your entry code on social media, and don't send the ticket to an untrusted person; a copy of the code could be used before you reach the stadium gate.

How Do You Guarantee the Lowest Price for Al Ahly Tickets?

If, after purchasing, you find an identical offer at a lower final price elsewhere, contact Fanspass support under the lowest price guarantee terms, having ready:

• The email used for the order, along with the name and phone number.
• Your Fanspass order number.
• A link to the competing offer that is actually available for purchase, and a screenshot showing the final price after fees.
• The match name, date, number of tickets, stand, and section.

The comparison must be between two tickets that are actually identical in stand, category, and delivery method, not just a similar match name.

Why Buy Al Ahly Tickets from Fanspass?

• Buyer guarantee: Your order is protected under the platform's stated terms and policies.
• Clear comparison: Review categories, stands, and prices in one place before deciding.
• Price transparency: Know the final cost including fees before confirming payment.
• Comprehensive coverage: Search for Al Ahly matches domestically, continentally, and globally, including matches that may be held outside Egypt.
• Resale: The option to resell your ticket if you can't attend, under the stated terms.
• Customer support: Ongoing help with questions related to your order and delivery.

How Do You Sell Al Ahly Tickets on Fanspass?

1. Log in to your account on the platform.
2. Open your profile and choose the sell tickets option.
3. Select the correct Al Ahly match from the list of events.
4. Add the number of tickets, stand, section, and seat if the information is available.
5. Upload the required proof of ownership to confirm the ticket's validity.
6. Clarify the delivery method and whether seating together is available.
7. Set your asking price after reviewing the applicable fees.
8. Save the listing and publish it on the platform.
9. Once the sale is complete, carry out the transfer or delivery procedures within the specified time.

First make sure the ticket type allows transfer or resale, and don't list the same ticket in more than one place to avoid double-selling.

Tips for Attending an Al Ahly Match

• Always check the specific stadium name on the event page, especially with the new stadium project under construction and the possibility that host venues for some matches may change in the future.
• Arrive around the stadium well ahead of time, especially for the Cairo Derby, which sees tight security measures and thorough searches.
• Stick to the stand designated for your team's fans in major matches, and don't try to sit in a stand designated for the opposing team's fans.
• Follow organizers' instructions regarding flags, banners, and equipment allowed inside, as these may vary from match to match.
• Travel light and check the list of prohibited items before heading to the stadium.
• Charge your phone in advance and keep an accessible copy of your ticket even with weak signal at the gate.
• Don't rely on a specific player's or coach's participation as your sole reason for attending; lineups and technical staff names can change from season to season.

Al Ahly's Journey Through Time

Al Ahly was founded in 1907 as a general social club before football became a core part of its identity, as the club's first official football team didn't appear until 1911. The club's players took part in Egypt's first Olympic football delegation in 1920, and in founding the Egyptian Football Association itself. Al Ahly won its first title at the Sultan Hussein Cup in 1923 against Zamalek, launching a rivalry story that has lasted more than a century since.

In the following decades, big names emerged who led the club to domestic prominence, most notably Mokhtar El-Tetsh, who led the team as both coach and captain to its first league title in the 1948-49 season, and to its first league-and-cup double in 1949. Then came the 1970s and 80s, which saw the birth of the golden "students" generation led by Mahmoud El Khatib, who scored the club's first continental goal in 1976 and led the team to the continental titles of 1982 and 1987. In the 1990s and 2000s, the club continued its domestic and continental dominance, reaching a new peak in 2005 with a historic season in which it didn't lose a single domestic or continental competition it took part in, crowned with that year's CAF Champions League title.

From the mid-2000s onward, Al Ahly entered an unprecedented era of continental dominance, claiming six additional CAF Champions League titles (2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, then the consecutive 2020 and 2021), before adding two more consecutive titles in 2023 and 2024, bringing its continental tally to 12 titles, ahead of any other African club in history.

Al Ahly Club Legends

Mokhtar El-Tetsh

A player then coach who captained Al Ahly to its first league title in the 1948-49 season, and the scorer of the first hat-trick in Cairo Derby history (1930); the club's old training ground stadium bears his name in tribute to his founding role.

Saleh Selim

A midfielder nicknamed "El Maestro," who led Al Ahly to nine consecutive league titles between the 1948-49 and 1958-59 seasons (an Egyptian record), and scored 92 goals for the club, before retiring in 1967 and later serving as Al Ahly president in two terms (1980-1988 and 1992-2002), during which Al Ahly was officially ranked the best African club of the 20th century.

Thabet El-Batal

A historic goalkeeper who guarded Al Ahly's net for 18 consecutive seasons between 1973 and 1991, winning 11 league titles and back-to-back CAF Champions League titles (1982 and 1987) along the way, representing Egypt at the 1990 World Cup and the 1986 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, before serving as the club's football director until his death in 2005.

Mahmoud El Khatib

The star of the 1970s and 80s generation, and scorer of Al Ahly's first continental goal in 1976, who led the team to the continental titles of 1982 and 1987, before retiring in 1987 after 17 years in the red shirt, then later returning as the club's elected president since the end of 2017.

Mohamed Aboutrika

The star of the mid-2000s golden generation, and scorer in the 2005 CAF Champions League final (a 3-0 win over Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel) in a historic season in which the team didn't lose a single competition it took part in, before retiring for good in 2013.

Mohamed Barakat

A winger and attacking engine in the famous "Bermuda" trio alongside Aboutrika and Emad Moteab, and the BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2005 after topping the CAF Champions League scoring charts in the same season Al Ahly won the continental title, before retiring in 2013 after nearly a decade filled with domestic and continental titles with the club.

Frequently Asked Questions About Al Ahly Tickets

Where can I buy Al Ahly tickets?

You can browse available matches and buy Al Ahly tickets via Fanspass, checking the stand, section, and final price before payment.

When was Al Ahly club founded?

On April 24, 1907, in Cairo, as a social and political space for Egyptian school and university students, before the club's first official football team formed in 1911.

What does the name "Al Ahly" mean?

It is the Arabic translation of the word "National," proposed by one of the founding committee members to express the club's Egyptian national identity in the face of British occupation.

How many times has Al Ahly won the CAF Champions League?

12 times, the record in the continent's history, in 1982, 1987, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024.

Has Al Ahly won the FIFA Club World Cup?

It hasn't won the full title, but it has claimed three bronze medals, in 2006, 2020, and 2021, beating Palmeiras and Al Hilal respectively in the last two in third-place matches — the highest tally for any Arab or African club in the tournament's history.

How did Al Ahly perform in the expanded 2025 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup?

It drew 0-0 with the US's Inter Miami, lost to Brazil's Palmeiras, then drew 4-4 with Portugal's Porto with a hat-trick from Wessam Abou Ali, but exited the tournament at the group stage.

Where does Al Ahly play its home matches?

Most of its matches are held at Cairo International Stadium, shared with Zamalek, with a new private stadium project under construction in Sheikh Zayed expected to be completed by 2029. Always check the specific stadium name on the event page.

What is the Cairo Derby?

The historic fixture between Al Ahly and Zamalek since their first meeting in 1917, and one of the oldest and most exciting sporting rivalries in the world, with Al Ahly currently leading 113 wins to Zamalek's 62 and 79 draws.

How many titles does Al Ahly have in the Egyptian league and Egypt Cup?

45 Egyptian league titles (record, most recently in 2024-25), and 39 Egypt Cup titles, making it the most decorated club in Egypt in both competitions.

Has Al Ahly ever lost a direct final to Zamalek?

Yes, it lost the CAF Super Cup finals in 1994 and 2024 to Zamalek on penalties, the only two occasions on which Al Ahly lost a direct continental final to its rival.

What are Al Ahly's top achievements in the last decade?

It won the Egyptian league in five seasons between 2015 and 2020, four CAF Champions League titles between 2020 and 2024, and two CAF Super Cup titles in 2021 alone.

Does Al Ahly own its own stadium?

Not fully yet; it currently relies on the shared Cairo International Stadium, but it is currently building its own 42,000-seat stadium within a new sports city in Sheikh Zayed, expected to be completed by 2029.

Can an Al Ahly match's venue change after it's announced?

Yes, especially given the new stadium project under construction, so it's always advisable to check the event page on Fanspass before traveling or planning to attend.

How much does an Al Ahly ticket cost?

There's no fixed price; regular league match tickets start at around 50 to 150 Egyptian pounds for general categories, rising significantly for the Cairo Derby and decisive continental matches.

Is a specific player's or coach's participation guaranteed when buying a ticket?

No, the lineup is determined by the coaching staff's decision and players' condition right before the match, and the ticket guarantees entry to the match, not the participation of any specific name.

Can an Al Ahly ticket be sold if you can't attend?

Yes, the sell service on Fanspass can be used when available for the ticket, subject to the platform's terms and match details.

Are tickets bought together seated next to each other?

Don't assume so automatically; read the offer description carefully and make sure seating together is confirmed before completing the purchase.