The Endesa League 2026/27 was launched with great fanfare

La Liga Endesa and its female counterpart broke a decades-old tradition on Tuesday by jointly presenting the 2026-27 season. The event, held at Endesa’s headquarters, brought together thirty-two protagonists from both competitions on the same stage, a gesture with deep symbolic meaning for Spanish basketball.

For years, both leagues have operated along parallel and practically independent paths. This shift in focus responds to a clear desire from the governing institutions to strengthen the sport through a unified strategy while maintaining the unique identity of each competition.

Galicia and the World Bronze: Key Moments

The event featured two particularly noteworthy moments. The first came with the presence of Galicia in the opening parade, and it was no coincidence. Leyma Coruña and Monbus Obradoiro have joined as newly promoted teams to the top division, allowing three Galician teams to compete simultaneously in La Liga Endesa for the first time in history.

The second significant moment occurred with the arrival of four medalists from the Berlin World Cup. Iyana Martín, Mariona Ortiz, Helena Pueyo, and Alba Torrens proudly displayed their bronze medals just forty-eight hours after winning them in Germany. Their presence at the presentation underscored the immediate connection between international success and the domestic calendar, sending a message of continuity and pride to the fans.

Institutional Messages of Unity and Growth

Elisa Aguilar, president of the Spanish Basketball Federation, clearly framed the purpose of the event: two competitions with their own identity, two distinct paths but the same energy aimed at growing the sport in Spain. Her intervention reflected the philosophy that has guided the organization of this joint event.

Antonio Martín, president of the ACB, complemented this message by indicating that in the current situation, it is essential for Spanish basketball to present itself as more united. Additionally, he confirmed that eighteen teams will participate in La Liga Endesa during the 2026-27 season, a figure that marks the competitive volume of the category.

José Manuel Rodríguez Uribe, president of the Higher Sports Council, concluded the institutional remarks by acknowledging his status as a basketball fan, a gesture that emphasizes institutional support for the discipline from the highest sporting authorities in Spain.

Upcoming Schedule and Competitions

From the event, several practical details emerged that will shape the immediate future of Spanish basketball. The Endesa Supercup will be held this weekend in Badalona, on September 19 and 20. This competition will feature Asisa Joventut, Valencia Basket, Kosner Baskonia, and FC Barcelona, four teams vying for the first title of the season.

La Liga Endesa, on the other hand, will kick off on September 26 and 27, starting the regular season that will extend over the coming months. This schedule allows for a fast start following the official presentation, maintaining the competitive rhythm that characterizes professional Spanish basketball.

Broadcasts and Media Coverage

Regarding the coverage of the matches, DAZN will continue broadcasting all La Liga Endesa games, with access also available through Movistar Plus, Orange TV, and Vodafone. This multitude of platforms ensures that fans have multiple options to follow the competition.

In addition, TV3 expands its open broadcasting offer with the addition of three new regional channels: TVG, EITB, and Aragón TV. Each of these channels will broadcast the matches of the teams from their respective autonomous communities, thus reinforcing local and regional coverage of professional basketball.

DAZN also confirmed the addition of Jason Granger and Joan Plaza as new commentators for the season, expanding and renewing the narration team that accompanies the matches of the competition.

Significance of a Joint Presentation

The decision to jointly present both leagues responds to a strategy of visibility and cohesion for Spanish basketball at its highest level. After decades of operating independently, this shift in approach acknowledges that the growth of the discipline involves strengthening the connection between competitions, fans, and organizational structures.

The event also sends a clear message about the importance of women’s basketball in the Spanish sports ecosystem. The presence of thirty-two protagonists, balanced between men and women, reflects a desire for parity in representation and recognition of the competitive level that characterizes both categories.

With the Endesa Supercup just around the corner and La Liga Endesa starting in just ten days, Spanish basketball enters a new phase of its competitive cycle, marked by this commitment to institutional unity and a joint projection towards the fans.

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