Where: Moscow, Russia, Megasport
When: April 7, 2026, 20:00 (Moscow time)
Broadcasts: Match TV, Start Triumph, League website
Rivalry
Loko remains the only team in history to have knocked CSKA out of the League playoffs before the Finals (2022/23 season). In the previous season, the teams played only during the regular season and ended series with tie – 2–2.
This season, the rivals have played 5 games, including the in-season Cup, with the Moscow team winning all 5. In December matchup, the score difference was 40 points. On February 22, CSKA won in Krasnodar by 29 points.
The rivalry history score is – 78-19, CSKA leads.
This season
CSKA (33-3) has cruised through the regular season without any upsets and currently ahead UNICS (30-6) by 3 wins. In case of win this WINLINE Game of the Week, the Moscow team will secure first place and home-court advantage for the entire playoffs as early as Tuesday.
Lokomotiv Kuban (24-12) continues to chase third-place Zenit (27-10). The Krasnodar team still has a chance to make the Top 3, but must beat CSKA for the first time this season.
Top 4
A win over MBA-MAI (88-67) guaranteed Loko home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Krasnodar team is guaranteed to finish the regular season in Top 4.
Preparation
CSKA is preparing for the first-ever WINLINE Basket Cup Final Four, which will take place in St. Petersburg. On Friday, the Moscow team will face Zeni. Andreas Pistoliis will surely keep this important game in mind.
MVP
Loko leader Patrick Miller was named the MVP of March.
The guard averaged 15.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists during this stretch. Lokomotiv Kuban had 4-1 record.
Stats
The Moscow team continues to lead the league in points scored (92.3) and rebounds (38.6).
Melo Trimble (22.2 points per game) and Patrick Miller (20.0) are among the league’s most efficient players.
Lokomotiv ranks first in steals (9.5).
Patrick Miller leads the league in assists (6.8).
Melo Trimble shares second place in scoring (18.1).
