The transition arrives after Waseda claimed third place at the second AUBL tournament in Hangzhou, China, last August.
The Asian University Basketball League operates under the approval of the Asian University Sports Federation, having launched its inaugural tournament in 2025 with eight squads from Japan, China, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, and Mongolia. Philippines and Australia universities joined the second edition in Hangzhou, bringing top collegiate players across borders to raise regional standards.
Expansion to Home and Away Format
The AUBL 2026-27 season introduces a home-and-away schedule for Asian university basketball, spanning from November 2026 through April 2027. Eighteen teams representing 11 countries and regions take part across 54 total fixtures.
The league divides teams into an Eastern Conference and a Southern Conference. Waseda competes in the Eastern Conference, which splits twelve squads into four groups of three. Each group plays home-and-away round-robin matches during designated home weeks hosted on member campuses and arenas.
Group Three Matchups in Tokyo
Waseda’s home fixtures are scheduled as follows:
- November 27, 2026, 19:00 JST: vs. Finance and Economics of Mongolia
During the AUBL26 quarterfinals, Waseda erased an 11-point deficit with a 12-0 run late in the third quarter to secure victory, according to match reports.
Finance and Economics of Mongolia enters the group stage as a traditional academic institution and domestic league leader in Mongolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where are Waseda’s home matches taking place?
- Waseda University hosts its home week fixtures at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2 in Tokyo.
- Which teams are in Waseda’s group for the 2026-27 regular season?
- Waseda plays in Group 3 of the Eastern Conference alongside Korea University and the Finance and Economics of Mongolia.
- When does the regular season conclude?
- The AUBL 2026-27 regular season runs from November 2026 through April 2027, leading to the Championship Week in August 2027.
Top Sides Advance Toward the August 2027 Championship
Following the conclusion of group matches, the top sides will move toward the August 2027 championship bracket. Ticket sales for the Tokyo fixtures are currently active.
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