Premier League Basketball
Current season, competition or edition: 2026 Premier League Basketball | |
| Sport | Basketball (video game) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2026 |
| First season | 2026 Premier League Basketball |
| Organising body | Independent |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Countries | International |
| Venue(s) | Online |
| Tournament format | League stage and playoffs |
Premier League Basketball is a competitive basketball video game league played using the NBA 2K series. The competition follows a Premier League–style format, featuring eight invited players who compete in weekly fixtures across a league phase before advancing to end-of-season playoffs.
Founded in 2026, the league is designed to prioritise consistency, short-form matches, and regular weekly competition, mirroring the structure of Premier League-style sporting events.
Format[edit | edit source]
League phase[edit | edit source]
The league phase consists of a double round-robin format, with each player facing every other player twice during the season.
- Matches per player: 14
- Points system:
- Win: 2 points
- Loss: 0 points
League positions are determined by total points, followed by head-to-head record and points difference.
Playoffs[edit | edit source]
The top four players at the end of the league phase qualify for the playoffs.
Semi-finals[edit | edit source]
- 1st vs 4th
- 2nd vs 3rd
- Best-of-three games
Grand Final[edit | edit source]
- Best-of-five games
- Neutral settings
- Winner crowned Premier League Basketball Champion
Match rules[edit | edit source]
All matches are played under standardised competitive settings:
- Quarter length: 5 minutes
- Difficulty: All-Star or Superstar
- Fatigue: On
- Injuries: Off
- Timeouts: Automatic
- Team selection: Locked for entire season
Unsportsmanlike behaviour, exploitative gameplay, or repeated disruptions may result in disciplinary action.
Player selection[edit | edit source]
Each season features eight players selected by invitation based on competitive performance, reputation, or qualification events. Player line-ups remain fixed for the duration of each season.
Seasons[edit | edit source]
Premier League Basketball results[edit | edit source]
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Inaugural season |
Records[edit | edit source]
Records will be updated following the completion of each season.
- Most titles:
- Most playoff appearances:
- Longest winning streak:
- Highest scoring average:
See also[edit | edit source]
- Esports basketball
- NBA 2K competitive play
External links[edit | edit source]
- Official website (TBA)