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Welcome to the house of fun: ENBL schedule 2026-2027
The sixth ENBL season will start on Wednesday, September 23, at Lausanne, Switzerland, at Tallinn, Estonia, and at Liepāja, Latvia. League spans across five time zones with Daylight saving time – or winter time – starting on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Europe | November 1 in the USA, when clocks will “fall back” one hour. Most European countries will return to summer time on Sunday, March 28, 2027, while the USA on March 14, 2027. Iceland currently observes Greenwich Mean Tim
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4 days ago4 min read


Technical meeting 2026: ENBL groups and key dates revealed
The 2026 European North Basketball league`s technical meeting concluded on Monday, August 24, at the AC Marriott hotel Riga in Latvian capital. A 2026-2027 season format was officially announced. The 18 teams, selected in two pools of nine, will play a round robin tournament with eight games for each team – four at home, four away – from September 22, 2026 until February 4, 2027. Eight teams – A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4 – will advance to the 2027 ENBL playoffs. Quarterfin
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Aug 242 min read


Austrian champions bring the noise: welcome, HEFTE HELFEN BULLS!
The 2026 Austrian champions HEFTE HELFEN Kapfenberg BULLS return to the European North Basketball league for a second consecutive season. Many current and recent ENBL teams took home silverware in their respective national championships. HEFTE HELFEN BULLS were prominent at the Win2day Austrian Basketball Superliga playoffs. On June 6, 2026, the Bulls won their eighth Austrian title, defeating the 2024 and 2025 champions, UNGER STEEL Gunners Oberwart, 3-2. Even more impressiv
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Jul 142 min read


Estonian bronze medalists return: welcome, TalTech/ALEXELA!
The 2026 Estonia bronze medalists TalTech/ALEXELA from Tallinn return to the European North Basketball league for a second consecutive season and their third showing overall. Estonia is the first country in ENBL history to register for six consecutive league seasons. Czechia, Latvia and Poland are the other three countries to match Estonian streak. The 2026 Estonian champions – Tartu University – played in the ENBL from 2021 until 2025. TalTech joined competition during the 2
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Jun 153 min read


Be all you can be – welcome, Donar Groningen!
The 2026 Dutch Basketball Cup winners Donar Groningen will play in the European North Basketball league for a third consecutive season. It marks a fourth consecutive season when teams from the Netherlands and the BNXT league – a joint tournament for clubs from Belgium and the Netherlands – are represented in competition. Royal Liège Basket advanced to the 2024 playoffs and conquered a bronze medal at the Final Four in Aarhus, Denmark. Donar Groningen have a second best result
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May 123 min read


2026 playoffs: do or die games in Bucharest, Groningen, Manchester
Three single elimination games are to be played on Tuesday, March 10. The 2025 ENBL champions CSO Voluntari will host the 2025 semifinalists Slovan Bratislava. The 2026 Coach of the Year Jason Dourisseau and Donar Groningen are facing BK Opava. Manchester Basketball in their first European playoff game will meet Dubrava Zagreb. CSO Voluntari vs Slovan Bratislava Playoff experience : both teams have repeatedly qualified for the ENBL playoffs, while CSO Voluntari did it for the
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Mar 104 min read


DeAntoni Gordon drops 27 points, Alkar Sinj prevail at Fyllingen Lions
Fyllingen Lions were close to first success at home but Alkar Sinj posted a 74-72 road win instead to stay in the 2026 playoffs race on Wednesday, January 28, at the Haukelandshallen in Bergen, western Norway. Players of the game DeAntoni Gordon literally doubled the win count for Alkar Sinj. The University of Southern Mississippi graduate forward had 27 points on 11/16 shooting from the floor and 5/7 from the free throw line. Gordon grabbed six rebounds and blocked two shots
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Jan 292 min read


Crossborder clash in Tallinn, Alkar Sinj at Fyllingen Lions
Two games are to be played on Wednesday, January 28. TalTech/ALEXELA will host southern neighbors Valmiera Glass ViA. Fyllingen Lions are facing Alkar Sinj. Playoff implications : Valmiera Glass ViA will qualify for the playoffs with a win at TalTech/ALEXELA. TalTech/ALEXELA vs Valmiera Glass ViA Series history : TalTech/ALEXELA (3-3) will face Valmiera Glass ViA (4-2) for the first time in the ENBL. TalTech/ALEXELA are 2-1 on the home floor after wins against Kapfenberg Bull
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Jan 283 min read


Charles Callison makes four consecutive threes for SYNTAINICS MBC
SYNTAINICS MBC went on a 17-0 run in the fourth quarter to post a 69-52 road win against Alkar Sinj on Tuesday, January 20, at the Ivica Glavan Ičo sports hall in southern Croatia. Players of the game Jure Planinic scored 18 points for SYNTAINICS MBC on 7/11 shooting from the field and a 4/6 effort from the charity stripe. Starting center from Mostar, Bosnia grabbed eight rebounds and dished out three assists. Mostar with its famous bridge is located 120 kilometers from Sinj.
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Jan 212 min read


Mamma mia! Marko Maletic hits game winner for Keila Coolbet
Marko Maletic hit a buzzer beater three pointer to lift Keila Coolbet over SIGAL Prishtina, 92-90, on Tuesday, January 20, at the Keila Tervisekeskus in northern Estonia. Players of the game Marko Maletic officially joined Keila Coolbet on January 14, 2026. Western Illinois University graduate guard was a right fit for the Estonian team. Canadian player made a game winning three pointer from the left corner. Marko Maletic checked out with well deserved hugs and 22 points on 8
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Jan 202 min read


TalTech/ALEXELA host champs, home stands for Gimle and Bulls
Three games are to be played on Wednesday, January 14. TalTech/ALEXELA are hosting the 2025 ENBL champions CSO Voluntari. Gimle Basket will face Brussels Basketball. HEFTE HELFEN BULLS are hosting Donar Groningen. Playoff implications : Donar Groningen will qualify for the playoffs with a win at HEFTE HELFEN BULLS. TalTech/ALEXELA vs CSO Voluntari Series history : TalTech/ALEXELA (3-2) will face CSO Voluntari (5-1) for the first time. TalTech/ALEXELA are 2-0 on the home floor
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Jan 143 min read


Valmiera Glass ViA a step away from the playoffs
Two games are to be played on Tuesday, January 13. BK Olomoucko will host Go+ Peja. Valmiera Glass ViA are facing Bristol Flyers and will secure a qualifying spot with a win. Playoff implications : Valmiera Glass ViA will qualify with a win over Bristol Flyers. BK Olomoucko vs Go+ Peja Series history : BK Olomoucko (2-2) will face Go+ Peja (1-3) for the first time. BK Olomoucko are 1-1 on the home floor after a 82-73 win against Dubrava Zagreb. Go+ Peja are 0-2 on the road af
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Jan 133 min read


Zach Anderson ties game at the buzzer, Fyllingen Lions win in overtime
Fyllingen Lions led for most of the second half, dropped a 10 points lead in the fourth quarter and scored 17 points in overtime to beat Bristol Flyers, 91-82, on Wednesday, January 7, at the SGS College Wise arena in southern England. Players of the game Joshua Aaron Keys shined for Fyllingen Lions and landed not far from triple-double. Muskingum University star had 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. Ethan Igbanugo signed at Fyllingen Lions three weeks ago and scored
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Jan 82 min read


Two playoff spots up for grabs on Wednesday
Three games are to be played on Wednesday, January 7. Keila Coolbet are hosting BK Opava, with latter one win away from the playoffs. Iraklis BC will face Dziki Warszawa in a battle for a direct spot in postseason. Bristol Flyers are hosting Fyllingen Lions. Playoff implications : BK Opava will qualify with a win at Keila Coolbet. Iraklis BC will qualify with a win against Dziki Warszawa. Dziki Warszawa will qualify with a win at Iraklis BC. Keila Coolbet vs BK Opava Series h
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Jan 73 min read


Farewell to 2025: three games in Latvia, Bulgaria and Croatia
Three games are to be played on Wednesday, December 17. Valmiera Glass ViA will host HEFTE HELFEN BULLS. Spartak Pleven will try to tie the all time series against visiting Newcastle Eagles. Dubrava Zagreb are hosting undefeated Iraklis BC. Playoff implications : Iraklis BC will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win at Dubrava Zagreb. Valmiera Glass ViA vs HEFTE HELFEN BULLS Series history : Valmiera Glass ViA (3-1) will face HEFTE HELFEN BULLS (1-4) for the first time. Va
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Dec 17, 20254 min read


Estonian déjà vu for Fyllingen Lions, as TalTech/ALEXELA go 3-2
Fyllingen Lions won the first half but eventually suffered a 71-89 defeat against focused TalTech/ALEXELA on Tuesday, December 16, at the Haukelandshallen in Bergen, western Norway. Players of the game There is a phenomenon, known as a déjà vu (already seen – French). TalTech/ALEXELA followed in the footsteps of Keila Coolbet and posted a win at spectacular Bergen. Oliver Suurorg had amazing game. TalTech guard scored 22 points on 8/16 shooting from the field, including 6/14
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Dec 17, 20252 min read


Super Tuesday: five games in the Netherlands, Romania, Norway, Croatia and the UK
Five games are to be played on Tuesday, December 16. CSO Voluntari will host the Bristol Flyers. One hour later, Fyllingen Lions will face TalTech/ALEXELA. Donar Groningen are hosting Alkar Sinj. Manchester Basketball will try to stop BK Opava, while Dinamo Zagreb are hosting Keila Coolbet. Playoff implications : CSO Voluntari will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win against Bristol Flyers. BK Opava will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win at Manchester Basketball.
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Dec 16, 20255 min read


Sinterklaas is never late: third win for Donar Groningen
Donar Groningen faced a tough resistance and needed to work hard to defeat fast paced Fyllingen Lions, 88-80, on Wednesday, December 10, at the martiniplaza in the northern Netherlands. Players of the game Austin Luke scored 10 of his 12 points in the last 10 minutes. Donar point guard went 4/7 from the field in the fourth quarter, including two hits from the three point line. A former Belmont star dished out nine assists. Malik Miller contributed with 12 points and 14 boards
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Dec 11, 20252 min read


Norwegian Wednesday: Gimle to host Slovan, Fyllingen Lions at Groningen
Two games are to be played on Wednesday, December 10. Gimle Basket will face the 2025 ENBL semifinalists Slovan Bratislava. Donar Groningen are hosting the 2024 and 2025 Norwegian champions – Fyllingel Lions. Playoff implications : no teams can qualify for the 2026 playoffs today. Gimle Basket vs Slovan Bratislava Series history : Gimle Basket (1-4) will face Slovan Bratislava (2-4) for the first time. Gimle Basket are 1-0 on the home floor after a 76-75 win against Keila Coo
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Dec 10, 20253 min read


Back to business: four games in Latvia, Czechia and the UK
Four games are to be played on Wednesday, December 3. The reigning champions CSO Voluntari visit Valmiera Glass ViA. Riga Zelli host BK Olomoucko at the western Latvia town of Saldus, TIPOFF AT 19 local time. BK Opava will face Dinamo Zagreb. Game of the day – the 2025 ENBL finalists Newcastle Eagles will meet two time Greece champions Iraklis BC. Playoff implications : CSO Voluntari will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win. Valmiera Glass ViA vs CSO Voluntari Series his
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Dec 3, 20255 min read
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