Country | Denmark |
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Confederation | FIBA Europe |
Founded | 1995 |
First season | 1995–96 |
Number of teams | 8 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | 1st Division |
Domestic cup(s) | Danish Cup |
Current champions | Bakken Bears (15th title) |
Most championships | Bakken Bears (15 titles) |
TV partners | TV2 Sport |
Website | basketligaen |
2016–17 Basketligaen |
The Danish Basketball League is the highest professional basketball league in Denmark. The league is officially known as Basketligaen and was founded in 1998. But, the original men's first division was founded in 1957. All-time record holder in league titles is Bakken Bears, which has captured 14 titles in its history. The main TV partner of the league is TV2 Sport. The league consists of 8 teams, with no relegation rules.
Source: Eurobasket.com