Eight Teams Secure Spots in the 2026 Guangdong Women’s Basketball League Quarter-Finals

The 2026 Guangdong Women’s Basketball League concluded its group stage and playoff qualifiers from March 7 to 10, determining the eight teams advancing to the tournament’s final bracket, sports.cri.cn reported.

Foshan, Guangzhou, Dongguan and Shenzhen secured the top spots in their respective groups with undefeated 3-0 records to earn direct entry into the quarterfinals. Second- and third-place group finishers then contested the remaining four qualification berths through cross-group playoff matches.

Shaoguan, Maoming, Huizhou and Zhaoqing emerged from the qualifying rounds to complete the eight-team field. Huizhou controlled its match against Qingyuan with fluid ball movement and defensive coordination, earning a 92-49 victory.

Maoming established an early advantage through disciplined teamwork to defeat Heyuan 74-62. Zhaoqing overcame a 20-deficit against Zhanjiang in the first half before guard Xiao Ying hit key outside shots to secure a 74-67 win.

Shaoguan and Zhongshan remained tied through three quarters before Shaoguan used a strong shooting performance in the final period to claim a 93-78 victory and take the last quarterfinal berth.

The league introduced a regulation permitting each team to register up to three retired professional players, raising the overall competition level and giving younger athletes exposure to high-intensity play. Former Women’s Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) champion Dong of Foshan, alongside Wang Zhen of Shaoguan and Zhou Huan of Huizhou, joined their respective squads as veteran anchors.

“Their presence helps lead the team during critical moments,” league organizers noted of the experienced additions guiding younger rosters through tight matches.

The tournament now shifts to a cross-elimination format for its second phase, where teams will play to determine final standings from first through eighth place.