Liga Señal Colombia de Baloncesto Tips Off: Caribbean Storm Host Defending Champions Paisas de Antioquia

The wait is over for Colombian basketball fans. The Liga Señal Colombia de Baloncesto Profesional officially returns this Friday, April 10, 2026, with a high-stakes opening clash that pits the league’s most dominant force against a franchise looking to redefine itself in a new city.

At 5:00 p.m. Local time, the action centers on the Coliseo Evangelista Mora in Cali, where the Caribbean Storm will capture on the Paisas de Antioquia. This inaugural matchup is more than just a season opener; it marks the beginning of a new era for the competition, as the league now carries the Señal Colombia name for the first time.

The Stakes: A Title Defense and a Statement Game

The narrative for this opening game is clear: the Paisas de Antioquia arrive in Cali as the gold standard of the league. As the current back-to-back champions, the “Antioqueños” are beginning their quest for a historic third consecutive title. For the Paisas, the objective is to immediately signal to the rest of the league that they remain the team to beat.

On the other side of the court, the Caribbean Storm are playing for respect and momentum. Now based in Cali, the “Caribeños” have the advantage of playing in front of a home crowd at the Coliseo Evangelista Mora. For a team establishing its footprint in a new city, there is no better opportunity to make a statement than by attempting to topple the defending bicampeones in the very first game of the season.

A New Era of Coverage

The rebranding to the Liga Señal Colombia comes with a significant push in visibility. The Sistema de Medios Públicos is treating the opener as a premier event, ensuring the “jump ball” is accessible to fans across the entire country.

The game will be broadcast exclusively through the public media network’s platforms. Fans can watch the action live on Señal Colombia via television and streaming, or listen to the play-by-play via Radio Nacional de Colombia and the RTVCPlay app.

This comprehensive media push is designed to elevate the professional game in Colombia, providing a centralized hub for fans to follow the league’s progress throughout the season.

What to Watch For

As we gaze toward the tip-off, three key storylines will define the contest:

• The “Cali Effect”: How well the Caribbean Storm have integrated into their new home city and whether the local energy at the Coliseo Evangelista Mora can rattle the champions.
• Paisas’ Rust Factor: Whether the defending champions can maintain their championship chemistry immediately or if the Storm can exploit early-season jitters.
• The Quest for the Tricampeonato: Every possession for the Paisas is a step toward a rare third straight title, adding a layer of historical pressure to their performance.

Note for international viewers: Please check your local listings for the 5:00 p.m. COT (Colombia Time) start to ensure you don’t miss the opening tip.

How to Follow the Action

For those unable to attend in person at the Coliseo Evangelista Mora, the game is available via the following official channels:

• Television: Señal Colombia
• Radio: Radio Nacional de Colombia
• Digital/Streaming: RTVCPlay

The league has positioned this as an “imperdible” (unmissable) event, highlighting the convergence of public radio and television to bring professional basketball to a wider audience than ever before.

The next confirmed checkpoint for the league will be the post-game analysis and the scheduling of the subsequent round of fixtures following this inaugural clash.

Do you suppose the Caribbean Storm can pull off the upset in Cali, or will the Paisas de Antioquia continue their reign? Let us know in the comments.