Latvijas Basketbola līga
The Latvian Basketball League (LBL; Latvian: Latvijas Basketbola līga) also known as the Pafbet LBL for sponsorship reasons, is the national basketball championship in Latvia; composed of 6 teams. It is considered the biggest basketball league in Latvia. The LBL is a part of Latvian Basketball Association, which is the national governing body of basketball in Latvia.
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country | Latvia |
| Continent | FIBA Europe |
| Most recent champion(s) | VEF Riga (10th title) |
| Most titles | Ventspils VEF Riga (10 each) |
| TV partner(s) | Latvia: |
| Level on pyramid | 1st tier |
| Official website | basket.lv |
Its 6 teams are located in 5 cities; two in Riga, and one in Ventspils, Liepāja, Valmiera, and Ogre. The LBL season usually runs from September to April. The league was founded in 1992, and its first season was played in the same year.
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