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London Lions prepare for competitive Super League season and NBA friendly

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:58 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

London Lions prepare for competitive Super League season and NBA friendly
Summary

The 2026-27 Super League Basketball season begins Friday, featuring a field of 10 teams. Defending champions London Lions will kick off against Bristol Flyers before facing the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA friendly on October 12. Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake described the upcoming season as the most competitive in three decades, citing encouraging performances from clubs in recent international competitions. Lions CEO Lenz Balan emphasized the club's ambition to establish itself as a top basketball team globally, especially after last season's domestic quadruple victories.

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  • •London Lions are the reigning champions of the Super League Basketball.
  • •The new season launches with 10 teams, up from nine last season.
  • •Lions will face the Portland Trail Blazers on October 12.
  • •Eagles owner expects the most competitive season in 30 years.
  • •Manchester Basketball recently won a European qualifying match.
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  • 2:58 PMBBC Sport — Lions set for NBA test as British basketball bids to step up
What they're saying
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The 2026-27 Super League Basketball season gets under way on Friday - and could be the most competitive in a generation, according to Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake.

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