Latvijas Basketbola līga
The Latvian Basketball League (LBL; Latvian: Latvijas Basketbola līga) also known as the Pafbet LBL for sponsorship reasons, is the top-level national basketball championship in Latvia composed of 6 teams. Since 2018/19, only the playoff matches are played, as the top Latvian clubs play the regular season in the Latvian–Estonian Basketball League. The LBL is governed by the Latvian Basketball Association, the national governing body of basketball in Latvia.
| Current season, competition or edition: 2024 LBL Play-offs | |
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 (de facto 1924) |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country | Latvia |
| Continent | FIBA Europe |
| Most recent champion(s) | VEF Riga (10th title) |
| Most titles | Ventspils VEF Riga (10 each) |
| TV partner(s) | Latvia: |
| Level on pyramid | 1st tier |
| Domestic cup(s) | Latvian Basketball Cup |
| Related competitions | Nacionālā basketbola līga (LBL 2) |
| Tournament format | Play-off |
| Official website | basket.lv |
Its 6 teams are located in 5 cities; two in Riga, and one in Ventspils, Liepāja, Valmiera, and Ogre. The LBL season usually ran from September to April, with the playoffs in April–May. The league was founded in 1992, and its first season was played in the same year.
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