Rosario Basketball Set for Centennial Season with Expanded League Structure
The Rosarina Basketball Association is preparing for a landmark year, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. The association, led by President Marcelo Turcato, has already begun organizing the 2026 tournament schedule, with fixtures set to be released on February 20th.
Women’s League to Tip Off First
The women’s leagues will be the first to begin play, with both Primera A (Federal Rosario) and Primera B Femenina scheduled to start on March 5th. Ten teams have confirmed participation in the highest women’s category, including Náutico Sportivo Avellaneda, Rosario Central, and Provincial.
Men’s League Schedule
The men’s leagues will follow closely behind. First A and First B will commence on March 6th, whereas the Super League (Prefederal), Primera C Flex, and Primera D Flex are slated to begin on March 8th. The men’s branch will feature a total of 82 teams distributed across five categories.
League Breakdown
- Super League (Prefederal): 16 teams
- Primera A: 16 teams
- Primera B: 17 teams
- Primera C Flex: 16 teams
- Primera D Flex: 17 teams
Superleague Participants
The following teams will compete in the Rosarina’s premier tournament: Alumni de Casilda, Atalaya, Atlantic Sportsmen, Club Atlético Olegario Víctor Andrade, El Tala, Gimnasia y Esgrima, Náutico Sportivo Avellaneda, Provincial, Regatas Rosario, Rosario Central, Sportivo América, Sportsmen Unidos, Temperley, Tiro Suizo, Unión de Arroyo Seco and Unión y Progreso.
Recent Developments & Leadership
The Association Rosarina de Básquet has been actively developing its programs. In 2025, the introduction of the Primera B femenina was a significant success, highlighted by the final between Provincial and Paganini Alumni at Atalaya. Marcelo Turcato has been president of the ARBB for over a decade.
“Clearly the double is lícito. This I am saying as an aficionado. All the people of basketball understand that when the ball hits the board, then it begins to descend and there is a sweep, the double is valid.”
Marcelo Turcato, President of the Asociación Rosarina de Básquet
Looking Ahead
As the Rosarina Basketball Association enters its second century, it continues to build on a strong foundation, fostering competition and development at all levels of the game. The upcoming season promises exciting action for players and fans alike.
FAQ
- When will the tournament schedules be released?
- The fixtures will be published on February 20th.
- When do the women’s leagues start?
- Primera A and Primera B Femenina will begin on March 5th.
- How many teams will participate in the men’s Super League?
- 16 teams will compete in the Super League.
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