2025–26 East Asia Super League
| East Asia Super League | |
|---|---|
| Season | 2025–26 |
| Duration | 8 October 2025 – 22 March 2026 |
| Teams | 12 |
The 2025–26 East Asia Super League is the third regular season of the East Asia Super League, an international basketball club competition involving teams from Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, South Korea, Philippines and Taiwan. The season begins on 8 October 2025 and ends on 22 March 2026.[1]
Teams
[edit]Allocation
[edit]The 2025–26 East Asia Super League will feature twelve teams, up from ten in the previous season.
Taiwan's (Chinese Taipei) P. League+ (PLG), Japan's B.League and South Korea's Korean Basketball League (KBL) each have two slots allocated for the finalists of their respective leagues. On 13 May 2025, a third slot was given to the B.League, allocated for the champion of the Emperor's Cup.[2] On 24 July, the league also gave Chinese Taipei a third slot, which was given to the New Taipei Kings, champions of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL).[3]
The Philippines' Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) was allocated one slot, down from two in previous seasons. This is due to the PBA assessment that sending two teams would be difficult considering its busy schedule for the 2025–26 season.[4] The allocation process for the lone Philippine representative was to be confirmed since the PBA has multiple conferences or tournaments for its 2024–25 season.[5] Champions TNT Tropang Giga and San Miguel Beermen opted out from participating.[6] On 30 July, the PBA announced that the Meralco Bolts will be the representative for the Philippines, a decision determined through a vote.[7][8][9]
On 24 January 2025, the EASL announced that Mongolia's The League will be represented in the league for the first time. The League is given one slot for the league champions.[10][11]
Continuing from the previous season, Macau and Hong Kong will each have one team joining the EASL.[12][13] Hong Kong Eastern in particular are contracted to participate regardless of placing in the domestic league.[14] The Macau Black Bears will also return.[15]
| League | Country or region | Berths |
|---|---|---|
| B.League |  Japan |
3 |
| P. League+ |  Chinese Taipei[note 1] |
2 |
| Korean Basketball League |  South Korea |
2 |
| Philippine Basketball Association |  Philippines |
1 |
| The League |  Mongolia |
1 |
| Other | Chinese Taipei[note 1] |
1 |
 Hong Kong |
1 | |
 Macau |
1 |
Qualified teams
[edit]| Team | Domestic league standing |
|---|---|
| Taoyuan Pauian Pilots |
2024–25 P. League+ champion |
| Taipei Fubon Braves |
2024–25 P. League+ runner-up |
| New Taipei Kings |
2024–25 TPBL champion |
| Utsunomiya Brex |
2024–25 B.League champion |
| Ryukyu Golden Kings |
2024–25 B.League runner-up |
| Alvark Tokyo |
2025 Emperor’s Cup runner-up[note 2] |
| Changwon LG Sakers |
2024–25 Korean Basketball League champion |
| Seoul SK Knights |
2024–25 Korean Basketball League runner-up |
| Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos |
2024–25 The League champion |
| Meralco Bolts |
2025 PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinalists[note 3] |
| Hong Kong Eastern |
2024–25 Hong Kong A1 Division Championship participant |
| Macau Black Bears |
Group stage
[edit]The twelve teams were drawn into three groups of four teams each for the group stage. The top two teams from each group advanced to playoffs.[17]
Group A
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | PCT | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong Eastern
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Advance to playoffs |
| 2 | Seoul SK Knights
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 3 | Taipei Fubon Braves
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 4 | Utsunomiya Brex
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
First match(es) will be played: October 8, 2025. Source: EASL
| 8 October 2025 | Taipei Fubon Braves
|
vs. | Utsunomiya Brex
|
Taipei City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:30 (TST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium |
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| 22 October 2025 | Utsunomiya Brex
|
vs. | Seoul SK Knights
|
Utsunomiya |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (JST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: Brex Arena Utsunomiya |
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| 12 November 2025 | Seoul SK Knights
|
vs. | Hong Kong Eastern
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (KST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 13 December 2025 | Taipei Fubon Braves
|
vs. | Hong Kong Eastern
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (TST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 17 December 2025 | Seoul SK Knights
|
vs. | Utsunomiya Brex
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (KST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 24 December 2025 | Taipei Fubon Braves
|
vs. | Seoul SK Knights
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (TST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 28 December 2025 | Hong Kong Eastern
|
vs. | Taipei Fubon Braves
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (HKT) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 7 January 2026 | Hong Kong Eastern
|
vs. | Seoul SK Knights
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (HKT) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 21 January 2026 | Utsunomiya Brex
|
vs. | Hong Kong Eastern
|
Utsunomiya |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (JST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: Brex Arena Utsunomiya |
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| 28 January 2026 | Seoul SK Knights
|
vs. | Taipei Fubon Braves
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (KST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 4 February 2026 | Hong Kong Eastern
|
vs. | Utsunomiya Brex
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (HKT) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 11 February 2026 | Utsunomiya Brex
|
vs. | Taipei Fubon Braves
|
Utsunomiya |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (JST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: Brex Arena Utsunomiya |
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Group B
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | PCT | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macau Black Bears
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Advance to playoffs |
| 2 | Meralco Bolts
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 3 | Ryukyu Golden Kings
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 4 | Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
First match(es) will be played: October 8, 2025. Source: EASL
| 8 October 2025 | Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
|
vs. | Ryukyu Golden Kings
|
Taipei City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:30 (TST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium |
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| 22 October 2025 | Ryukyu Golden Kings
|
vs. | Meralco Bolts
|
Okinawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (JST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: Okinawa Arena |
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| 2 November 2025 | Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
|
vs. | Meralco Bolts
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (TST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 8 November 2025 | Meralco Bolts
|
vs. | Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (PST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 15 November 2025 | Meralco Bolts
|
vs. | Macau Black Bears
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (PST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 6 December 2025 | Macau Black Bears
|
vs. | Meralco Bolts
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (MST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 14 December 2025 | Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
|
vs. | Macau Black Bears
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (TST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 17 December 2025 | Ryukyu Golden Kings
|
vs. | Macau Black Bears
|
Okinawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (JST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: Okinawa Arena |
||||
| 4 January 2026 | Macau Black Bears
|
vs. | Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (MST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 21 January 2026 | Macau Black Bears
|
vs. | Ryukyu Golden Kings
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (MST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 4 February 2026 | Ryukyu Golden Kings
|
vs. | Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
|
Okinawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (JST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: Okinawa Arena |
||||
| 11 February 2026 | Meralco Bolts
|
vs. | Ryukyu Golden Kings
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (PST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
Group C
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | PCT | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvark Tokyo
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Advance to playoffs |
| 2 | Changwon LG Sakers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 3 | New Taipei Kings
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 4 | Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
First match(es) will be played: October 8, 2025. Source: EASL
| 8 October 2025 | Alvark Tokyo
|
vs. | Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos
|
Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:00 (JST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: Keio Arena Tokyo |
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| 22 October 2025 | New Taipei Kings
|
vs. | Alvark Tokyo
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (TST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 30 October 2025 | Changwon LG Sakers
|
vs. | New Taipei Kings
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (KST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 1 November 2025 | Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos
|
vs. | New Taipei Kings
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (ULAT) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 5 November 2025 | Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos
|
vs. | Changwon LG Sakers
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (ULAT) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 19 November 2025 | New Taipei Kings
|
vs. | Changwon LG Sakers
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (TST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 6 December 2025 | New Taipei Kings
|
vs. | Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (TST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 9 December 2025 | Changwon LG Sakers
|
vs. | Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (KST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 17 December 2025 | Alvark Tokyo
|
vs. | Changwon LG Sakers
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (JST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
||||
| 21 January 2026 | Changwon LG Sakers
|
vs. | Alvark Tokyo
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (KST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 4 February 2026 | Alvark Tokyo
|
vs. | New Taipei Kings
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (JST) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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| 11 February 2026 | Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos
|
vs. | Alvark Tokyo
|
TBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (ULAT) | Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, – | |||
| Arena: TBD |
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Playoffs
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20 March 2026
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22 March 2026
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22 March 2026
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Notes
[edit]- ^ a b Taiwan, officially Republic of China. The organizers of the EASL[16] and FIBA uses the designation of "Chinese Taipei".
- ^ As the 2025 Emperor's Cup champion Ryukyu Golden Kings qualified by reaching the 2025 B.League Finals, the slot reserved for the Emperor's Cup champion was transferred to the Emperor's Cup runner-up.
- ^ The champions of the 2024–25 PBA season, TNT Tropang Giga (2024 Governors' Cup, 2024–25 Commissioner's Cup) and the San Miguel Beermen (2025 Philippine Cup) opted out. Instead the Meralco Bolts was voted to represent the PBA in the EASL.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "EASL Releases 2025-26 Season Schedule". East Asia Super League. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "EASL Confirms 12th Team for 2025–26 Season: Three B.LEAGUE Teams to Compete". East Asia Super League. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ Schiff, Tyler (24 July 2025). "New Taipei Kings Qualify For 2025-26 EASL Season". East Asia Super League. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
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- ^ "EASL Adds Mongolia's 'The League' To 2025-26 Roster And Beyond | EASL". EASL. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
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- ^ "Hong Kong Eastern Qualify for 2025-26 EASL Season". East Asia Super League. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Macau Black Bears Qualify for 2025-26 EASL Season". East Asia Super League. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
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- ^ "East Asia Super League's Top 10 Moments of 2024". EASL. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
Both teams (Eastern and Macau Black Bears) have proven competitive and will return for the 2025-26 season, aiming to elevate basketball in the Greater Bay Area.
- ^ "East Asia Super League Debuts Season 1 of Premier Home-and-Away Pan-Regional League in 2022". East Asia Super League. Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
The newly formed Bay Area Chun Yu Phoenixes and the championship team from Chinese Taipei's P.LEAGUE+, are the Greater China representatives.
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