Albanian Basketball League

Basketball saw rapid growth in Albania during the post-war period and by the 1970s, almost every city had its own court or arena. However, after the fall of communism, the sport experienced a decline. Many clubs were downsized or dissolved, as players migrated to pursue careers abroad. Fan attendance dropped significantly and basketball lost much of its previous popularity. A revival began in the mid-1990s, when several cities reestablished their teams and invested in rebuilding the sport. Today, alongside the 12 professional teams, there are numerous amateur clubs across the country looking to advance into the professional leagues. ==Organizational structure==

In both the Superliga and Liga e Parë, each of the six teams play a 20-game regular season, facing their opponent four times — twice at home and twice away — divided into two separate phases. This structure ensures balanced competition and consistent match activity throughout the season. At the conclusion of the regular season, the top four teams advance to the playoffs. In the semifinals, the 1st place team plays against the 4th place team, while the 2nd place team faces the 3rd. Each series is played in a best-of-three format, with matches held both home and away until one team wins two games and qualifies for the final. The final is played over multiple legs, with games alternating between the home courts of the two finalists depending on the draw. The first team to win three games is crowned champion. Each win awards 2 points and each loss earns 1 point. At the bottom of the table, the teams that finish in 5th and 6th place respectively are excluded from the playoff stage. The 6th place team is relegated to Liga e Parë, while the 5th place team plays a promotion/relegation playoff against the second-place team from Liga B. The winner secures a spot in the Superliga for the next season. ==Current teams (2025–26)==

• Kamza Basket won the title 5 times between 2003 and 2007 as KB Valbona. ==See also==