Ulaanbaatar
Mongolian National League Champion to Compete in the East Asia Super League
Sports
Ulaanbaatar, January 24, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The champion from "The League," hosted by the Mongolian Basketball Association, will compete in the East Asia Super League, which unites the strongest leagues in Asia, for the 2025-2026 season.
The East Asia Super League (EASL), which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation, features the league champions of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Macau, and Hong Kong. The Mongolian team, champions of the 2024-2025 season of "The League," will compete in the East Asian Super League in September 2025.
In the East Asia Super League, each team plays three games at its home court and three games on its opponent's court, with a total of six games in the group stage of the season. With a prize pool of USD 2.5 million, the League offers various opportunities to top national teams, including earning bonuses for each victory. The EASL platform allows the best Mongolian team to compete with the best teams in Asia.
The EASL is broadcast live in 18 countries, with an average of eight million viewers per game. Therefore, the joining of the national champion to EASL enhances the country’s promotion internationally while also encouraging the development of Mongolian basketball. The official schedule for the EASL will be announced in June, with opening games to begin in September 2025.
