The draw ceremony for the Azerbaijan Basketball Cup (2026) took place
On December 24, the draw ceremony for the 2026 Azerbaijan Basketball Cup was held at the Baku Sports Palace. The event was attended by federation officials, club representatives, members of the media, coaches, basketball players, and referees. The draw ceremony was officially opened by the press secretary of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation (ABF), Sanan Aliyev, who welcomed the guests. This was followed by the ABF Secretary General Vugar Aliyev and Marketing Manager Famil Isgandaroglu who were invited to the stage to conduct the draw. According to the draw results, the Round of 16 matchups will be as follows: “Nakhchivan” vs. “Guba,” NTD vs. “Sumgayit,” “Neftchi” vs. “Lankaran,” and “Sheki” vs. “Sarhadchi.” The Round of 16 games will take place on January 13–14, 2026, with the teams listed first hosting the matches. In the quarterfinals, scheduled for February 18–22, the winner of the “Nakhchivan” – “Guba” pairing will face “Sabah,” the winner of NTD – “Sumgait” will play against “Ordu,” the winner of “Neftchi” – “Lankaran” will meet “Ganja,” and the winner of “Sheki” – “Sarhadchi” will compete against “Absheron Lions.” According to the Cup regulations, each team must have two local players on the court, and all matches will be decided in a single-game format.
It should be noted that the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final matches will all be held at the Baku Sports Palace.
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PLAY-OFF series have started in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL)
On April 13-14, the first games of the play-off stage were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL). The following scores were recorded in the first games of the 1/4 finals.
"Neftchi" - NTD (94:97)
"Ordu" - "Ganja" (108:106) 2.O/T
"Absheron Lions" - "Sheki" (109:78)
"Sabah" - "Nakhchivan" (106:74)
It should be noted that the return games in the play-off series will be held on April 16-17. According to the regulations, the clubs that have won two victories in the series the fastest will qualify for the semi-finals.
15 apr 2026
All playoff series in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) have been announced
On April 6-7, the second games of the play-in series were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL). The following scores were recorded in the second games of the 1/8 finals.
"Sheki" - "Guba" (120:77)
"Sarhadchi" - "Nakhchivan" (80:93)
"Lankaran" - "Ganja" (77:101)
"Sumgait" - NTD (88:95)
After these results, all clubs that qualified for the play-off (1/4 finals) in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) have been determined. The series in the play-off are as follows.
"Sabah" - "Nakhchivan"
"Ordu" - "Ganja"
"Absheron Lions" - "Sheki"
"Neftchi" - NTD
It should be noted that according to the regulations, the clubs that have won the first two wins in the series will qualify for the semi-finals.
07 apr 2026
"Sheki", "Nakhchivan", "Ganja" and NTD clubs started the play-in stage with victories
On April 3-4, the first games of the play-in series were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL). The following scores were recorded in the first games of the 1/8 finals.
"Guba" - "Sheki" (89:101)
"Nakhchivan" - "Sarhadchi" (98:87)
"Ganja" - "Lankaran" (91:55)
NTD - "Sumgait" (121:107)
It should be noted that the second games of the play-in series will take place on April 6 and 7. According to the regulations, the clubs that have won two victories in the series the fastest will qualify for the 1/4 finals.
04 apr 2026
PLAY-OFF series have started in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL)
On April 13-14, the first games of the play-off stage were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL). The following scores were recorded in the first games of the 1/4 finals.
"Neftchi" - NTD (94:97)
"Ordu" - "Ganja" (108:106) 2.O/T
"Absheron Lions" - "Sheki" (109:78)
"Sabah" - "Nakhchivan" (106:74)
It should be noted that the return games in the play-off series will be held on April 16-17. According to the regulations, the clubs that have won two victories in the series the fastest will qualify for the semi-finals.
15 apr 2026
All playoff series in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) have been announced
On April 6-7, the second games of the play-in series were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL). The following scores were recorded in the second games of the 1/8 finals.
"Sheki" - "Guba" (120:77)
"Sarhadchi" - "Nakhchivan" (80:93)
"Lankaran" - "Ganja" (77:101)
"Sumgait" - NTD (88:95)
After these results, all clubs that qualified for the play-off (1/4 finals) in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) have been determined. The series in the play-off are as follows.
"Sabah" - "Nakhchivan"
"Ordu" - "Ganja"
"Absheron Lions" - "Sheki"
"Neftchi" - NTD
It should be noted that according to the regulations, the clubs that have won the first two wins in the series will qualify for the semi-finals.
07 apr 2026
"Sheki", "Nakhchivan", "Ganja" and NTD clubs started the play-in stage with victories
On April 3-4, the first games of the play-in series were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL). The following scores were recorded in the first games of the 1/8 finals.
"Guba" - "Sheki" (89:101)
"Nakhchivan" - "Sarhadchi" (98:87)
"Ganja" - "Lankaran" (91:55)
NTD - "Sumgait" (121:107)
It should be noted that the second games of the play-in series will take place on April 6 and 7. According to the regulations, the clubs that have won two victories in the series the fastest will qualify for the 1/4 finals.
04 apr 2026