The 2026-2027 Liga Națională de baschet masculin commenced on October 3, 2026, culminating its inaugural round on October 6. The final match saw CS Vâlcea 1924 narrowly defeat CSA Steaua București 97-90 after overtime. CSM CSU Oradea currently leads the standings, boasting the best point differential in the league.
As in the previous season, the reigning champions U-BT Cluj-Napoca will not participate in the regular season, competing instead in the EuroCup and Liga Adriatică. They will enter the playoffs directly from the top position but will not enjoy the home-court advantage in any series.
Oradea and Other Teams Shine in European Competitions
CSM CSU Oradea is favored to win the regular season. They began their campaign strongly, defeating CSM Galați 101-74, which secured a +27 point differential and first place in the standings. Meanwhile, Dinamo București triumphed in the Capital Derby against Rapid București with a score of 87-62, showcasing a solid performance after qualifying for the FIBA Europe Cup.
A notable match saw SCM Politehnica Timișoara take on CSM Târgu Mureș, where Timișoara initially held a 19-point lead but ultimately fell 78-72 to Mureș. SCM U Craiova, bronze medalists from the 2025-2026 season, also had a successful start, defeating CSM Corona Brașov 113-98, with former national team coach Zare Markovski debuting on the Craiova bench.
Jalil Beaubrun emerged as the standout player of the first round, contributing 24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist, and an impressive efficiency rating of +32. He displayed remarkable shooting accuracy, hitting 7 of 7 inside the arc, 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line, earning him the title of MVP.
First Round Results of Liga Națională:
- CS Rapid București vs. CS Dinamo București: 62-87
- FC Argeș Basketball vs. CSU Sibiu: 90-86
- CSO Voluntari vs. CSM Petrolul Ploiești: 103-84
- CSM Galați vs. CSM CSU Oradea: 74-101
- CSM Corona Brașov vs. SCM U Craiova: 98-113
- SCM Politehnica Timișoara vs. CSM Târgu Mureș: 72-78
- CS Vâlcea 1924 vs. CSA Steaua București: 97-90
Upcoming Matches in the Second Round:
- Saturday, October 10, 18:00: CSU Sibiu vs. CS Dinamo București
- CSM Petrolul Ploiești vs. CS Vâlcea 1924
- CSM CSU Oradea vs. FC Argeș Basketball
- CSM Târgu Mureș vs. CSO Voluntari
- SCM Politehnica Timișoara vs. CSM Corona Brașov
- Sunday, October 11, 18:00: SCM U Craiova vs. CSM Galați
- Monday, October 12, 19:00 (live on Digi Sport and Prima Sport): CSA Steaua București vs. CS Rapid București
Current Standings in Liga Națională:
