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Community Leagues Launch Weekly Matches at Abu Dhabi Venues

Mubadala Community Football League and other local competitions maintain their schedules with regular fixtures this week.

By Abu Dhabi Sport Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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The Mubadala Community Football League continues its eight-month season featuring 32 teams and over 600 players in 7-a-side matches. Weekly fixtures form part of the largest amateur football event in Abu Dhabi, with games scheduled across community grounds.

Mubadala Community Football League

Action in the Mubadala Community Football League proceeds with its established 7-a-side format. The competition runs for eight months and draws participants from across the emirate, providing regular opportunities for amateur players to compete.

Abu Dhabi Softball League

The Abu Dhabi Softball League holds its 8-team coed slow-pitch matches every Thursday night at Zayed Sports City. Teams of varying skill levels take the field in this adult competition, keeping the weekly schedule active at the established venue.

Abu Dhabi Fitness League

The Abu Dhabi Fitness League, known as League 12, advances through its 12 stages that span Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. Points accumulate across the stages, which continue until August 2026, with participants tracking progress toward the grand prize.

CORE X Fitness Challenge 2026

The CORE X Fitness Challenge 2026 operates as an inclusive community fitness league organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council at the ADNEC Centre. Sessions accommodate various age groups and fitness levels, adding to the range of weekly community activities available in the city.

Mubadala Youth League

The Mubadala Youth League caters to boys and girls aged 9-18 through its academy-based football programme. Matches and training sessions maintain the league’s presence as Abu Dhabi’s largest community football event for this age group.

Participants can check official schedules through the Abu Dhabi Sports Council channels for remaining fixtures and registration details in the ongoing seasons.

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