The East Asia Super League has officially locked in its group stage groupings and tournament schedule for the 2026-27 season, setting up a 12-club battle for regional supremacy that tips off on October 3, 2026, in the Philippines.
Group Stage Draw and Opening Matchups
Announced by the league and confirmed through regional club releases, the 2026-27 EASL campaign divides 12 participating teams across Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau, the Philippines, and Mongolia into three distinct pools. The tournament format features Group A, Group B, and Group C action before advancing toward the postseason finals.
Group A pairs Japan’s Alvark Tokyo alongside South Korea’s Goyang Sono Skygunners, Chinese Taipei’s TSG GhostHawks, and Mongolia’s Zavkhan Broncos. Group B features South Korea’s Busan KCC Egis, Macau’s Hou Chong, Chinese Taipei’s Taipei Fubon Braves, and Japan’s Nagasaki Velca. Group C rounds out the field with the Philippines’ Abra Weavers, Hong Kong Eastern, Japan’s Ryukyu Golden Kings, and Chinese Taipei’s Taoyuan Pauian Pilots.
B.League clubs face staggered opening fixtures in October. Alvark Tokyo hosts Zavkhan Broncos at Arena Tachikawa Tobihi on October 14, 2026, while Nagasaki Velca welcomes Busan KCC Egis on the same night. Ryukyu Golden Kings open their schedule on the road against the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots on October 28, 2026.
Financial Resolution Clears Path for B.League Participation
The formal release of the 2026-27 schedule arrived later than usual due to extended discussions between the B.League and EASL regarding administrative operations and financial settlements. According to B.League statements, the league withheld its final confirmation while reviewing delayed prize money and participation fee disbursements from previous tournaments.
B.League leadership prioritized safeguarding club cash flows, conducting a careful review to verify that all prior earnings and allowances had been fully cleared before committing member clubs to the new season’s financial and operational framework. With those settlements confirmed, the league finalized participation for its three qualified representatives—Alvark Tokyo, Nagasaki Velca, and Ryukyu Golden Kings.
Tournament Format and What Lies Ahead
The expanded 12-team field includes five debutant clubs, heightening the competitive stakes across the group stage.
Ticket sales for Alvark Tokyo’s home opener against Zavkhan Broncos are scheduled to begin on September 30, 2026, with tip-off times and broadcast details to follow via official club and league channels as the October 3 tournament opening approaches.
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