The Optibet Latvian-Estonian Basketball League (LIBL) features a competitive mix of teams from both countries, with several squads vying for supremacy this season. Representing Latvia are Latvijas Universitāte, Liepāja, Ogre, Rīgas Zeļļi, Valmiera Glass/Vidzemes Augstskola, Ventspils and VEF Rīga.
From Estonia, the league includes Keila Coolbet, Tallinas Kalev/Cramo, Keila, Tallinas TalTech/Alexela, Tartu Universitāte/Maks & Moorits, Pērnavas Transcom, and Viimsi. The league is designed to showcase talent from across the Baltic region and provide a platform for competitive basketball.
Recent action on January 27, 2026, saw victories for Ventspils and Rīgas Zeļļi against Pērnavas Transcom and Keila, respectively, even as VEF Rīga defeated Latvijas Universitāte. Ventspils secured an 80-71 win, led by Braients Tomass who recorded 16 points and nine rebounds.
On January 29, VEF Rīga defeated Rīgas Zeļļi with a score of 77-67 in the Latvian Basketball Cup. These results highlight the growing strength of Latvian teams within the league and set the stage for continued competition as the season progresses.
