Canadian Elite Basketball League
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL; French: Ligue élite canadienne de basketball—LÉCB) is the premier men's professional basketball league in Canada, as recognized by Canada Basketball. The CEBL was founded in 2017 and began play in 2019 with six teams all owned and operated by ownership group Canadian Basketball Ventures.
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 25 October 2017 |
| First season | 2019 |
| Commissioner | Mike Morreale |
| Administrator | Canada Basketball |
| Motto | This is Our Game |
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Country | Canada |
| Confederation | FIBA Americas |
| Most recent champion(s) | Scarborough Shooting Stars (1st title) (2023) |
| Most titles | Edmonton Stingers (2 titles) |
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| International cup(s) | Champions League |
| Official website | CEBL.ca |
| 2024 CEBL season | |
The league currently consists of 10 teams from six provinces, with four from Ontario, two from Alberta, and one each from British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Quebec, making the CEBL the largest professional sports league based entirely in Canada. CEBL teams play 20 regular-season games from May to August. The season culminates in the six-team playoffs that include a final four Championship Weekend where the league's champion is crowned.