Stal Gorzów secures PGE Ekstraliga place after playoff win

Stal Gorzów has secured its place in the PGE Ekstraliga for the 2027 season after defeating PSŻ Poznań in a high-stakes playoff series. Despite losing the first leg 43-47 in Poznań, Stal won the return match in Gorzów 49-41, resulting in a 92-88 aggregate victory.

Key performances included Anders Thomsen and Mathias Pollestad for Stal, while Ryan Douglas led the effort for PSŻ Poznań. The victory was aided by the return of Adam Bednar and Igor Kordun from injury. Following the conclusion of the playoffs, Stal Gorzów announced that Mathias Pollestad will join PRES Toruń and Adam Bednar will move to Orlen Oil Motor Lublin.

In other regional sports news, the 5th league eastern division saw leader Akademia Wisła Czarny Dunajec lose its perfect record with a 2-7 defeat against NKP Podhale Nowy Targ II. In volleyball, KPS Płock lost to Mickiewicz Kluczbork in the Tauron 1. Liga.