2008–09 Qatar Stars League
The 2008–09 Qatari League or Q-League season was the 36th edition of top level football in Qatar and started on the 13 September 2008.
| Season | 2008–09 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Al-Gharrafa |
| 2010 AFC Champions League | Al-Gharrafa Al-Sadd |
| 2010 AFC Cup | Al-Rayyan Sports Club |
| 2009–10 Gulf Club Champions Cup | Al-Khor Sports Club Qatar SC |
← 2007–08 2009–10 → | |
The season was played in 3 stages:
The 2008–09 calendar released by the QFA saw the first phase run through 13 September till 23 November before phase two kicked off on 27 November to end on 7 February 2009. The final phase started on February 12 and concluded on April 17.
Ten teams played for the title of league champions with each outfit playing 27 matches. The last team in the standings was to be relegated until the QFA announced an expansion to the league for the following season.
The competition will be played at the seven stadiums of Al-Sadd, Al-Rayyan Sports Club, Al-Gharrafa, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, Qatar Sports Club, and Al-Arabi Sports Club.
Al-Gharrafa won the title last season after pipping powerhouse Al-Sadd into second place while Al Shamal were relegated and their place in the top division will now be taken up by Al Khuratiyat SC.