EASL to Host Three B.LEAGUE Teams for 2025-26 Season

The East Asian Super League (EASL) is thrilled to announce that the 100th Emperor’s Cup All Japan Basketball Championship winner will participate in the forthcoming 2025-26 season. This inclusion is set to raise the league’s global profile and competition level.

“We are extremely honored to welcome the 100th Emperor’s Cup champion in the EASL. The growth of Japanese basketball in recent years has been remarkable, and B.LEAGUE has become one of the world’s leading professional leagues. This decision is part of our mission to spread the best talents from all over Asia to the world. With this new step, EASL will become the pinnacle of basketball in Asia, bringing fans more competitive and exciting battles.”

– Henry Kellins, CEO of EASL

The Path to EASL: A Look into the Selection Process

• The winning club of the 100th Emperor’s Cup is guaranteed a spot in the 2025-26 EASL season.
• If both the winning and runner-up clubs qualify for the Resona Group B.LEAGUE Finals 2024-25, the semi-finalists from the same season will take their place in the EASL.
• The final Japanese team for the EASL 2025-26 season will be confirmed after the 2024-25 Resona Group B.LEAGUE Semi-Finals.

About the East Asian Super League (EASL)

The East Asian Super League (EASL) is the preeminent professional basketball league in East Asia, boasting teams from Japan, Korea, Philippines, Chinese Taipei, Mongolia, Hong Kong, and Macau. A 10-year partnership with FIBA ensures exceptional organization and governance.

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