BAL 2026 Playoffs: Official Quarterfinal Bracket Set for Kigali Showdown

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 playoffs are officially locked in, with the full quarterfinal bracket confirmed ahead of the knockout stage scheduled from May 22 to May 31, 2026, at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. The sixth edition of the competition continues under its expanded format, featuring two conferences of six teams and the top four from each advancing to the postseason.

After a highly competitive group phase, the continent’s elite clubs are now set for a single-elimination battle for continental supremacy. Powerhouses such as Petro de Luanda and Al Ahly headline the field, alongside strong challengers including Club Africain, FUS Rabat, and the host nation’s REG BBC.

Official Quarterfinal Matchups:

Petro de Luanda vs Dar City

Al Ahly vs ASC Ville de Dakar

Club Africain vs Al Ahly Ly

REG BBC vs FUS Rabat

Each matchup will be played in a win-or-go-home format, where every possession could define a season. The winners will advance to the semifinals on May 27, followed by the third-place game on May 30, and the championship final on May 31.

Among the standout storylines, defending continental giants Petro de Luanda begin their campaign against Dar City, while Al Ahly faces a dangerous ASC Ville de Dakar side. A particularly intriguing clash sees Club Africain take on a stacked Al Ahly Ly roster, and the hosts REG BBC will rely on home support against a disciplined FUS Rabat team.

With no margin for error, the 2026 BAL Playoffs promise high-intensity basketball and a dramatic road to crowning Africa’s champion.