PGE Basket Liga begins new season in Poland

The new season of the PGE Basket Liga has commenced in Poland, marked by several notable results and structural updates. In a major opening upset, newcomer Astoria Bydgoszcz defeated the former runner-up Zastal Zielona Góra with a score of 105:95.

Other early results include Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski securing a hard-fought victory over PGE Start Lublin in overtime (84:79), and Legia Warszawa defeating Energa Czarni Słupsk 79:76. In the women's league, Ślęza Wrocław dominated Artego Bydgoszcz 83:30, while Contimax MOSiR secured an upset against champions Lotto AZS UMCS Lublin.

Infrastructure improvements are also part of the new season, notably at the Politechnika Poznań hall, which underwent modernization to meet Eurocup requirements, increasing capacity and comfort for fans. The season will feature 16 teams and will be broadcast extensively on Polsat Sport channels.