Mongolia set to join EASL

The East Asian Super League is already looking ahead to its future, announcing that it will add another league to its ranks starting next season.

Joining the EASL is the champion of The League from Mongolia, as it continues to gather the best basketball teams from across the continent.

In making the announcement, EASL Chief Executive Officer Henry Kerins shares, "We’re excited to welcome ‘The League’ to EASL and support the growth of Mongolian basketball. This partnership is a landmark achievement that’s never been done before. It’s a testament to our commitment to elevating basketball across Asia and uniting the region’s best talent. Partnering with Mongolia’s ‘The League’ ensures that EASL teams will compete against strong, well-prepared opponents, raising the level of the game for everyone involved."

Mongolian Basketball Association Secretary-General Tugsjargal Sambuu says, "This marks a historic milestone for Mongolian basketball. For the first time, the best teams from our professional league will compete against Asia’s basketball powerhouses, highlighting our talent, resilience, and dedication to the sport. This opportunity not only elevates our league and the level of competition but also serves as a powerful inspiration for a new generation of players and fans in Mongolia. We are thrilled to showcase Mongolia’s basketball talent to hundreds of millions of fans across Asia."

The League is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this season, and the upcoming champion will be the lone country representative for the EASL. This comes a couple of days after FIBA relaunched its BCL Asia-East, which will feature Mongolia and five other countries, and includes current EASL teams New Taipei and Taoyuan.

The league also notes potential updates for the upcoming 2025-26 season will be revealed in due course.