The East Asia Super League (EASL) has officially confirmed the schedule for the 2026-27 season, with 12 professional basketball clubs across seven countries and regions set to compete in a 36-game group stage. The tournament, which runs from October 2026 through February 2027, features three B.League teams from Japan: Alvark Tokyo, Nagasaki Velca, and the Ryukyu Golden Kings.
Nagasaki Velca’s EASL 2026-27 Schedule
Nagasaki Velca will open their EASL campaign on October 14, 2026, at Happiness Arena, hosting the Busan KCC Egis from the Korean Basketball League (KBL). The club’s group stage schedule includes six matches against Busan KCC Egis, Macau Black Bears, and the Taipei Fubon Braves.
The full schedule for Nagasaki Velca is as follows (all times listed in local venue time):
- October 14, 2026: vs. Busan KCC Egis (Home, 19:00)
- October 28, 2026: at Macau Black Bears (Away, 20:00)
- December 9, 2026: at Taipei Fubon Braves (Away, 19:00)
- December 23, 2026: vs. Taipei Fubon Braves (Home, 19:00)
- January 13, 2027: at Busan KCC Egis (Away, 19:00)
- January 20, 2027: vs. Macau Black Bears (Home, 19:00)
According to the club, details regarding ticket sales and purchasing methods remain under adjustment. Information will be released as soon as it is finalized.
B.League Representation and Group Assignments
In addition to Nagasaki Velca in Group B, two other Japanese clubs are participating in the 2026-27 season. Alvark Tokyo is placed in Group A, alongside the Goyang Sono Skygunners (KBL), the Tainan TSG GhostHawks (P.League+), and the Zavkhan Broncos (The League, Mongolia). The Ryukyu Golden Kings compete in Group C, facing the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots (P.League+), the Hong Kong Eastern, and the Abra Weavers (MPBL, Philippines).
The B.League confirmed that the season schedule was finalized following a period of deliberation. Participation for the 2026-27 season was officially decided after the B.League ensured the settlement of outstanding prize money and participation fees from previous seasons, a process aimed at maintaining the financial health of the participating clubs.
League Format and Season Outlook
The EASL 2026-27 season involves 12 clubs divided into three groups of four. Following the conclusion of the group stage in February 2027, the league will progress to a final round. The tournament serves as a platform for top-tier professional clubs from the B.League, KBL, P.League+, PBA, The League, and basketball organizations in Hong Kong and Macau to compete for the title of the premier club in East Asia.
The season is scheduled to tip off on October 3, 2026, in the Philippines. For ongoing updates and official announcements regarding the tournament, fans are directed to the official East Asia Super League website.
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