"Partnering with CBC Sports brings the CEBL to more Canadians on a trusted national stage, and expands access across digital platforms, including CBC Gem and YouTube, giving basketball fans of all ages more choice in how they follow our biggest moments."
"Through our partnership with the CEBL, we can bring the energy and momentum of Canada's top young players to fans across the country. Canadian basketball is having a moment right now on the world stage."
"The CEBL has teams in six provinces and 70 per cent of its players are from Canada, the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional league in the country. The CEBL boasts a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians, up 57 per cent from four years ago."
CBC Sports has secured a five-year broadcasting partnership with the Canadian Elite Basketball League, beginning with coverage of the first best-of-three championship in August. Marquee games will air on CBC-TV with all contests available on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube. The CEBL operates 10 teams across six provinces, with 70 percent of players being Canadian—the highest domestic talent proportion in any professional league nationally. The league has grown its fan base to 4.1 million Canadians, a 57 percent increase over four years, with over 50 percent of fans aged 34 or younger. Nearly 40 CEBL players have signed NBA contracts. The 2026 regular season begins May 9 in Edmonton.
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