Women's basketball leagues begin 2026-27 seasons in Argentina and Spain

The 2026-27 women's basketball seasons are underway across various regional leagues in Argentina and Spain. In Argentina's Liga Femenina, Boca Juniors and Obras Basket secured opening victories, while Rocamora also won its debut against Deportivo Chañares. The league is expanding this season to a record 20 teams, including the return of Peñarol and Vélez Sarsfield, and the debut of Boca Juniors in the top tier.

In Spain, Meins Avenida secured a victory over Gernika Bizkaia, with coach Raquel Romo highlighting the team's defensive solidity. Conversely, Toyota Adareva suffered two consecutive losses in the Liga Femenina Challenge. In the top-tier Liga Femenina, Valencia Basket defeated Movistar Estudiantes, while Hozono Global Jairis defeated Spar Uni Girona, the latter suffering its third consecutive defeat and an injury to Iyana Martín.

Regional tournaments in Argentina also saw significant action. In the Pre-Federal tournament, Alma Juniors advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Unión de Santa Fe, and Estudiantes Olavarría achieved a dominant win over Kimberley de Mar del Plata. In the Superliga Femenina, Municipalidad de Maipú defeated Atenas Sport Club.