Fixtures

Lebanon FLB 07/04 18:45 1 Al Riyadi Beirut vs Sagesse - View

Results

Lebanon FLB 06/25 18:45 2 Al Riyadi Beirut v Homenetmen W 104-72
Lebanon FLB 06/23 18:45 2 [5] Homenetmen v Al Riyadi [1] W 91-111
Lebanon FLB 06/21 18:45 2 [1] Al Riyadi v Homenetmen [5] W 104-101
Lebanon FLB 06/18 18:45 22 [3] Sagesse v Al Riyadi [1] W 97-105
Basketball Champions League Asia 06/13 16:00 1 [3] Utsunomiya Brex v Al Riyadi Beirut [1] L 94-93
Basketball Champions League Asia 06/12 16:00 2 Al Riyadi Beirut v Shabab Ahli Dubai W 100-78
Basketball Champions League Asia 06/11 17:00 3 [3] Zhejiang Lions v Al Riyadi Beirut [1] W 66-102
Basketball Champions League Asia 06/09 17:00 1 [1] Al Riyadi Beirut v Taoyuan Pilots [2] W 99-82
Basketball Champions League Asia 06/08 17:00 1 [2] Changwon Sakers v Al Riyadi Beirut [3] W 76-103
Lebanon FLB 06/03 13:45 21 [1] Al Riyadi v Homenetmen [6] W 110-86
Lebanon FLB 05/31 17:30 20 [3] Beirut Club v Al Riyadi [1] W 72-110
Lebanon FLB 05/28 18:45 20 Beirut Club v Al Riyadi Beirut - PPT.

Wikipedia - Al Riyadi Club Beirut

Al Riyadi Club Beirut (Arabic: نادي الرياضي بيروت, lit. 'Sporting Club Beirut'), commonly known simply as Al Riyadi, is a multi-sports club team based in Manara, a district in Beirut, Lebanon. Founded in 1934, the multi-sports club, which is mainly known for their basketball program, also plays ping-pong, martial arts, and other sports.

Al Riyadi is the most successful basketball team in Lebanese history, and one of the best in Asian basketball. Competing in the Lebanese Basketball League, Al Riyadi is the most decorated Lebanese basketball club, with 31 league titles, a joint-record three Basketball Champions League Asia titles, and five Arab Club Championships. Nicknamed "the Yellow Castle", basketball team plays its home games at the Saeb Salam Arena.

History

Al Riyadi Club was founded in 1934 by Hussein Sejaan, Hassan Ladki, Fouad Zantout, Youssef Shaker, Mustafa Shaker, Zouheir Yatim, Helmi Chehab, and Wafic Nsouli, who formed the first basketball team.

The team played its first game against a foreign team in 1947, when Al Riyadi faced Turkish club Galatasaray, and lost the game 33–39. The game was attended by the first President of Lebanon Bechara El Khoury.

Al Riyadi launched its first women's basketball team in 1965. The club built its own sports arena, the Saeb Salam Arena, in 1991, helped by former President Tammam Salam.

In the 2023–24 season, Al Riyadi secured their 31st Lebanese league championship, their first FIBA West Asia Super League title, and their third Asian continental title by winning the 2024 Basketball Champions League Asia. As champions, they qualified directly for the 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, making them the first Lebanese team to compete in the tournament. At the 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, Al Riyadi finished 4th out of 6 teams with a record of 1 win and 2 losses.

Al Riyadi Beirut is one of the most prestigious and successful basketball teams in Lebanon and the Middle East. Based in Beirut, the club was founded in 1934 and has a rich history of excellence both domestically and internationally. Known for their skilled gameplay, strategic prowess, and passionate fan base, Al Riyadi Beirut has won numerous Lebanese Basketball League titles, establishing themselves as a dominant force in Lebanese basketball. The team also competes in regional competitions such as the FIBA Asia Champions Cup, where they have achieved notable success. With a roster of talented players and a strong tradition of sportsmanship, Al Riyadi Beirut continues to be a leading representative of Lebanese basketball on the national and international stage.