Cairo Stadium gates to open at 2 pm for Ahly-Zamalek derby

Cairo Stadium gates will open at 2:00 pm ahead of Friday’s Ahly-Zamalek derby.

Cairo International Stadium gates are set to open to Al Ahly and Zamalek supporters from 2:00 pm, six hours before kick-off, in order to ease entry and avoid crowding.

The derby is scheduled for 8:00 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026, in the fifth round of the Egyptian Premier League championship group, at Cairo International Stadium.

Organisational instructions stress that every supporter must enter the stand and section shown on their ticket and fully cooperate with security personnel during checks.

The banned items list includes flammable materials, flares, fireworks, laser pointers, solid objects and any tools that could affect safety inside the stands.

According to the available broadcast information, the match will be shown on On Sport, while any further organisational updates remain subject to follow-up before kick-off.