Lietuvos krepšinio lyga
Lietuvos krepšinio lyga (LKL; English: Lithuanian Basketball League), also known as Betsafe LKL for sponsorship reasons, is the premier professional men's club basketball league in Lithuania. It is composed of 12 teams, and it is a member of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation. The best LKL clubs are also annual participants of the top European-wide basketball competitions, including the top-tier level EuroLeague.
| Founded | April 22, 1993 |
|---|---|
| First season | 1993–94 |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Confederation | FIBA Europe |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | NKL |
| Domestic cup(s) | King Mindaugas Cup |
| International cup(s) | EuroLeague EuroCup Champions League FIBA Europe Cup |
| Current champions | Žalgiris (24th title) (2022–23) |
| Most championships | Žalgiris (24 titles) |
| President | Remigijus Milašius |
| TV partners | Go3 BTV |
| Website | en |
| 2023–24 season | |
On April 22, 1993, the Lietuvos krepšinio asociacija (English: Lithuanian Basketball Association) (LKA) was founded. It was the first professional sports organisation in Lithuania. Lietuvos krepšinio lyga was built on the foundation of the LKA. Former basketball player Šarūnas Marčiulionis is named as the founder of the league. He was the first president of the LKL and served from 1993 to 2002. Remigijus Milašius is the current president of the league since 2013. The league's headquarters is located in Vilnius.
A total of 28 teams have competed in the LKL since its inception. Only two teams have been crowned champions, with Žalgiris Kaunas winning the title a record 24 times and Rytas Vilnius six times.