Basketball leagues launch in Dominican Republic and Colombia

Professional basketball seasons are commencing in the Dominican Republic and Colombia. In the Espaillat province, the XXXII edition of the Espaillat Superior Basketball Tournament (BSE 2026) is scheduled to begin on October 7 at the Dr. Rubén Lulo Gitte arena. This edition features a new NBA-inspired court surface and is dedicated to Sports Minister Kevin Cruz, with the trophy named after the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism.

In Colombia, the 2026-II season of the Señal Colombia Basketball League is underway. The defending champions, Toros del Valle, have started the tournament with two victories. The league features eight teams divided into two conferences, including Paisas, Caribbean Storm, Sabios, Piratas, Motilones, Caimanes, and Capitanes, with matches scheduled throughout October.