The 2026 Copa del Rey basketball tournament will be held in Valencia
The national basketball competition returns with its most exciting format. Valencia will be the host city, specifically the Roig Arena, where from February 19 to 22 the champion will be decided. The quarterfinal matches promise a top-level sports spectacle 🏀.
Key quarterfinal matchups
The main bracket is already set with highly attractive duels. Valencia Basket, acting as the home team, will open the tournament against Joventut de Badalona. Another match drawing all eyes is the one featuring Real Madrid and Unicaja. These clashes guarantee intensity from the first minute.
Teams awaiting opponents:- FC Barcelona: Its quarterfinal opponent will come from the previous match between UCAM Murcia and Cazoo Baskonia.
- Lenovo Tenerife: It will face the winner of the duel between UCAM Murcia and Cazoo Baskonia.
- Dreamland Gran Canaria: It already knows its path in the bracket, pending the results of the preliminary phase.
In the Copa, predictions sometimes only serve to decorate the office trash can.
The competition format
The tournament keeps its essence: single-elimination in a single game. This system makes every possession hugely valuable and any mistake can be decisive. Bringing together the best clubs from the Liga Endesa in just four days creates an atmosphere of maximum demand and concentration.
Factors that define the tournament:- Home court factor: Valencian fans expect to push their team to take advantage of the home advantage.
- Constant pressure: There is no room for recovery, every match is a final.
- Concentration of talent: The league's star players gather in the same setting.
Expectations and preparations
While the teams finalize the details, uncertainty is part of the game. The Copa del Rey is characterized by its unpredictability, where surprises are common. Everything is ready in Valencia to experience four days where only the ball and fortune will decide the winner 🏆.