30th September 2026
Author: Maree DeGeorge
Melbourne, VICTORIA – The 2026 Country Basketball League (CBL) season tips off this weekend, with 66 men’s and women’s teams representing 35 associations across regional Victoria.
Teams will compete in four regional conferences - Gippsland, North East, North West and South West, from October through to December. As always, CBL will see local champions shine, sons and daughters of regional communities return home to represent their associations, and long-standing rivalries, some decades old, renewed.
The CBL holds a special place in Victorian basketball. Junior players taking their first steps into senior basketball will share the court with NBL1 South stars returning home to play for their clubs and local legends representing their clubs for as many as 20 seasons. Together, they represent the very best of Victorian country basketball.
Every team has its own story, goals and purpose within its association. The opportunities also extend to technical officials and coaches across the state, with both developing and experienced coaches and officials plying their trade, building their sills and helping make it a terrific season.
Basketball Victoria General Manager Leagues and Competitions, Greg Jeffers said the support around each team is what makes the league special.
“The Country Basketball League plays an integral role in the Victorian basketball community. The media coverage of results and upcoming fixtures for many of the teams, along with the atmosphere, particularly at finals matches and rivalry games, is tough to replicate anywhere else,” Jeffers said.
“It all happens though because of volunteers, people who are passionate about the sport, passionate about their club and providing an opportunity for their community to compete at a high level. We know how proud the teams are when they win their CBL championships!
“We’re looking forward to seeing that support across all four regions and seeing what each team brings to the season.”
With the opening games just days away, there’s plenty to look forward to. Head along to a game this weekend and support your local team.
For fixtures and more information visit: https://www.basketballvictoria.com.au/cbl/home
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