DAZN broadcasts 150 Liga U matches for free

The Liga U continues to expand its reach in the Spanish basketball landscape. Starting this Friday, October 23, the platform DAZN will offer complete coverage of the competition, reinforcing the commitment to bring the sport to new audiences. The agreement ensures that all fans can enjoy over 150 matches at no cost, simply by registering with an email address.

The debut on DAZN with the Clásico Real Madrid vs Barça Atlètic

The broadcasts will kick off with one of the most anticipated matches of the season. The Clásico between Real Madrid and Barça Atlètic will launch the coverage on DAZN starting at 5:00 PM. Both teams will meet again after competing in the final of the first edition of the competition, where the white team emerged as champions. This match marks the beginning of a coverage that will allow followers to track the development of young talents in national basketball throughout the season.

The addition of DAZN significantly broadens the dissemination of Liga U, which already had broadcasts on multiple channels. The agreement demonstrates the growth of the competition and its importance in the development of future stars of Spanish basketball. The global sports entertainment platform thus strengthens its basketball offering in Spain, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the distribution of sports content.

Free and unrestricted access for all users

The free availability of Liga U on DAZN represents an important milestone in the democratization of access to developmental basketball. Any registered user on the platform will be able to follow the competition at no cost, helping to give more visibility to young players and enabling new audiences to discover future figures of Spanish basketball. This distribution model eliminates economic barriers and promotes the growth of the fan base.

The 2026/27 season includes the full broadcast of the regular phase and the decisive Final 6, where the champion of this edition will be crowned. DAZN will fully provide this decisive phase, allowing fans to follow the teams' development from the first match to the championship's conclusion. Free access without a subscription solidifies the platform's commitment to grassroots sports.

The Liga U: a competition for training and professional projection

Liga U is a competition jointly promoted by the ACB and the FEB, with the support of the Higher Sports Council. It was established in 2025 with the aim of fostering the development of young players and facilitating their transition to professional basketball. The project combines a high-level competition with a model that favors the academic training of athletes, allowing them to balance their sporting evolution with their studies.

In its second season, the competition features 14 teams divided into two groups. Group A consists of Real Madrid, Barça Atlètic, Burgos Grupo de Santiago, Casademont Zaragoza, Fundación CB Canarias, Valencia Basket, and Bàsquet Girona. Group B is made up of Kids&Us Manresa, Joventut Badalona, Amara Lleida, Euskaltax Bilbao Basket, UCAM Murcia CAR, Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre, and Obradoiro. This structure allows teams to face opponents of similar competitive levels, promoting the growth and progression of the players.

Competition structure and schedule

The competition unfolds in different phases that ensure a balanced development of all participants. The season will culminate in the Final 6, which will take place from May 13 to 16, 2027, bringing together the six qualifying teams to compete for the title. DAZN will fully broadcast this decisive phase, where the new champion of Liga U will be revealed.

Emerging talents and projection towards the Liga Endesa

Liga U showcases many of the great talents of the future of Spanish basketball. Names like Mohammed Dabone (Barça Atlètic), Omer Kutluay (Real Madrid), Diego Niebla (Joventut Badalona), Lucas Marí (Valencia Basket), and Pau Torrens (Amara Lleida) generate anticipation each week. The competition has proven its ability to develop high-level players: in just one year of history, nearly fifty players from Liga U have already taken to the court in the Liga Endesa.

The coverage on DAZN amplifies the visibility of these emerging talents, allowing fans throughout Spain to follow their progression without economic barriers. This distribution strategy reinforces the role of Liga U as a center of excellence for Spanish basketball, solidifying its importance in the national sports ecosystem.

The addition of DAZN complements the broadcasts of all matches on the YouTube channel of Liga U, as well as one match per round on Teledeporte and on the websites of AS, Marca, Mundo Deportivo, and Sport. Additionally, matches will be aired on Aragón TV and Esport3/3Cat, configuring a multimedia coverage that ensures the maximum reach of the competition across Spanish territory.

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