The 2026 Copa Andalucía de Baloncesto final will be broadcast live on Andalucía Televisión and Canal Sur, bringing the regional preseason showcase to screens across Spain and beyond as Unicaja prepares to defend its title.
According to reports from La Opinión de Málaga and the Federación Andaluza de Baloncesto, the decisive championship match is officially scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 20:00 local venue time (UTC+2) at the Palacio Municipal de Deportes Vista Alegre in Córdoba. Unicaja, the reigning champion of the regional tournament, automatically secures a direct berth into the grand final.
The club from Los Guindos will square off against the eventual winner of a rigorous triangular qualifying phase featuring three other Andalusian clubs competing in Spain’s Primera FEB division: Coviran Granada, Insolac Caja 87, and Coto Córdoba CB. The preliminary group stage will determine who advances to challenge the Málaga powerhouse on September 5.
Preliminary Phase Calendar and Format
Before Unicaja takes the floor in Córdoba, the qualification tournament will sort out the remaining finalist through a series of three matches. According to tournament organizers, all preliminary fixtures are set to tip off at 20:00 local time (UTC+2).
The qualifying schedule features:
- August 26, 2026 (20:00): Coviran Granada vs. Coto Córdoba CB, hosted in Granada.
- August 30, 2026 (20:00): Coto Córdoba CB vs. Insolac Caja 87, hosted in Córdoba.
- September 2, 2026 (20:00): Coviran Granada vs. Insolac Caja 87, hosted in Granada.
The team that finishes at the top of this triangular table after the final fixture on September 2 will secure the right to face Unicaja for the regional trophy.
Ticketing and Access Details
As fans look ahead to the opening tip of both the preliminary rounds and the championship match, administrative details regarding venue admission continue to roll out. The Federación Andaluza de Baloncesto confirmed that dates for ticket collection for the 29th edition of the men’s tournament are already established.
Meanwhile, Unicaja announced that complete guidelines concerning ticket sales, pricing, and physical or digital access for both the preliminary fixtures and the Córdoba final will be published shortly via the clubs’ respective official communication channels.
For supporters unable to make the trip to Vista Alegre, Andalucía Televisión and Canal Sur will provide comprehensive live coverage of the championship showdown, ensuring complete regional access to the traditional curtain-raiser for elite Andalusian basketball.
