Detailed information on legislation, sports and clubs
Strictly prohibited by law 06-04 (Legal framework for gambling). Penalty of 6 months to 2 years in prison. Nothing authorizes online betting. Sites blocked.
Legislation is governed by the Law 06-04 (Legal framework of games) of February 20, 2006.
Imprisonment from 6 months to 2 years, fines up to 500,000 DZD
Yes, betting sites are actively blocked
Football is by far the most popular sport in Algeria. The country has a very popular professional league (Algeria Ligue 1), and the national team, the "Fennecs", has won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 and 1990.
Basketball is the second most popular sport. Algeria has a national basketball league, and the national team regularly participates in African and international competitions.
Handball is also very popular, with a national team that has achieved success on the African stage.
Algeria has produced several Olympic and world champions in athletics, especially in long and middle-distance running.
Boxing is a traditionally popular sport in Algeria, with several national champions having won international titles.
Algeria has a competitive professional football league. Here are the main clubs that dominate the championship:
Alger • 9 championship titles
Tizi Ouzou • 14 championship titles
Sétif • 8 championship titles
Alger • 8 championship titles
Alger • 7 championship titles
Béchar • Professional club
Constantine • Historic club
Oran • Historic club
Algerian Dinar (DZD)
UTC+1 (CET)
Penetration rate: ~60%
❌ Illegal
~45 million
Algiers
If you reside in Algeria or are staying there, be aware that:
Last update: 24 November 2025
The information presented is based on current legislation. We regularly update our data to reflect legislative changes.