North Cyprus basketball federation sets 2026–27 league dates

The North Cyprus Basketball Federation has announced the schedule for its 2026–2027 senior and youth competitions, according to a report by Halkın Sesi.

The U14 and U18 girls’ and boys’ leagues are due to begin on 30 November 2026. Their draw and fixture process is scheduled for 28 October at 18:00 at the federation’s premises.

The Men’s Super League is set to start on 2 January 2027. The Men’s First League and Women’s Super League are scheduled to follow on 15 January.

The U12 and U16 girls’ and boys’ leagues are due to start on 13 February 2027, while the U10 Easy League is scheduled to begin on 25 May.

The federation also said clubs withdrawing after the draw and fixture process would face a fine of at least 10% of the minimum wage.

Youth rules and sports halls

The 2026–2027 youth competition regulations cover participation requirements, age groups, competition formats and playing rules for the U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 leagues. The federation said the regulations include provisions intended to ensure that all players take part in games, particularly in the younger age categories.

A separate sports-hall usage directive covers the protection of halls, equipment and shared areas. It also sets out sanctions for improper or adverse use, according to the federation’s announcement.