The VTB United League Board meeting took place in Moscow today. The format and key dates for the 2026/27 season were approved.
Season format: 12 teams, two-phase regular season, play-in, Playoffs
Key dates:
Regular Season
September 25, 2026 – April 4, 2027
Play-in and Playoffs
April 8 – June 7, 2027
SuperCup
September 16–19, 2026
Regular Season Stage 1
September 25, 2026 – January 24, 2027
FIBA World Cup Window
November 22 – December 1, 2026
All-Star Game
February 14, 2027
FIBA World Cup Window
February 22 – March 2, 2027
WINLINE Basket Cup Final Four
March 19–21, 2027
Regular Season Stage 2
February 2 – April 4, 2027
Play-in
April 8 and 11, 2027
Quarterfinals, 2+2+1 format
April 14–26, 2027
Semifinals, 2+2+1+1+1 format
April 29 – May 17, 2027
3rd Place Series, 1+2 format
May 20–29, 2027
Finals, 2+2+1+1+1 format
May 20 – June 7, 2027
