# Spanish professional basketball season launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-professional-basketball-season-launch
> Updated: 2026-09-25T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 98. Developments: 3.

The 2026-27 Spanish basketball season has officially commenced, marked by a period of intense roster activity involving 129 signings, representing 52% of the league’s total registered players.

As the Liga Endesa season begins, FC Barcelona is attempting to end a three-year title drought under new head coach Aleksander Sekulic. Despite facing significant injury setbacks with key players Josh Nebo, Yoan Makoundou, and Tosan Evbuomwan absent, Barcelona secured a high-scoring victory in their opening match against Leyma Coruña, highlighted by a 21-point debut performance from Olek Balcerowski.

The league features 18 teams and is characterized by notable coaching shifts, including Pedro Martínez at Real Madrid and Jaka Lakovic at La Laguna Tenerife. La Laguna Tenerife began its season hosting Casademont Zaragoza, a squad that has significantly reinforced its roster with players such as Trae Bell-Haynes and Gabriel Olaseni.

In the Primera FEB, Albacete Basket has made its debut, though it suffered a loss to Iberolea Palencia. Additionally, Grupo Ureta Tizona fell to Club Ourense Baloncesto during their opening visit. Movistar Estudiantes began its season against Caja 87, utilizing new signing Boris Tisma to address injuries to Iván Aurreoechea and Fernando Zurbriggen.

Furthermore, the Supercopa Liga Femenina Endesa is scheduled to take place in Torrejón de Ardoz, featuring participants such as Casademont Zaragoza, Valencia Basket, Innova-TSN Leganés, and Hozono Global Jairis. UCAM Murcia CB is set to make its Liga Endesa debut following a preseason record of three wins and two losses.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Various regional and national sports updates across Argentina and Spain

Sports updates feature Los Gladiadores winning gold at the South American Games, El Tala reaching the U17 basketball final, and various regional football and basketball league developments in Argentina and much

83 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bm-bolaos-and-casero-promesas-prepare-for-second-league-round

### 2026-09-24: Spanish basketball teams prepare for upcoming league seasons

Spanish basketball and handball teams prepare for new seasons, including UCAM Murcia's Liga Endesa debut and Movistar Estudiantes' Primera FEB opener.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ucam-murcia-expresses-satisfaction-with-20262027-squad

### 2026-09-15: Spanish basketball leagues hold first joint season presentation

Spain's Liga Endesa and Liga Femenina Endesa held their first joint season presentation in Madrid, marking a unified approach for the 2026-27 basketball season.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-basketball-u23-3x3-world-cup-and-lfb-season-updates

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