A do-or-die twin bill featuring the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots vs the Seoul SK Knights and the Utsunomiya Brex versus the New Taipei Kings will kick off the revamped EASL Finals 2026 next month.
The road to glory is set as the East Asia Super League stages its biggest postseason yet with the revamped six-team EASL Finals 2026 next month.
The expanded playoffs tip off March 18 with two quarterfinal matchups, with the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots of P. LEAGUE+ facing the the Seoul SK Knights at 5:00 p.m. (PH time) and the Utsunomiya Brex taking on the New Taipei Kings at 7:30 p.m.
The quarterfinal venue will be announced at a later date.
The action shifts to Studio City Event Center on March 20 for the semifinals.
The Ryukyu Golden Kings open against the winner of the Brex-Kings duel at 6 p.m., while Alvark Tokyo face the winner of the Pilots-Knights showdown at 8:30 p.m.
Championship day is set for March 22, also at Studio City Event Center. The third-place game tips off at 3 p.m., before the title game at 6 p.m. crowns the region’s top club.
The champion will receive $1.5 million, with $750,000 going to the runner-up and $350,000 to the third-place team — the richest prize pool in league history.
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Meanwhile, the EASL has announced that tickets for the EASL Finals will go on sale Thursday, February 26 via the league's exclusive ticketing partner, Ticketlink.
Returning to Macau SAR for the second straight postseason, the EASL Finals champion will take home US $1.5 million, with the runner-up earning US$750,000 and the third-place team receiving US $350,000 — the most lucrative prize pool in league history.
"EASL is excited to bring the EASL Finals back to Macau SAR," EASL Chief Executive Officer Henry Kerins said.
"Macau SAR continues to establish itself as the premier destination for elite sport in Asia, and we are proud to be part of that momentum. With world-class venues, robust infrastructure, and passionate fans hungry for high-level competition, it's the ideal stage to showcase the best of club basketball. We look forward to delivering an EASL Finals experience worthy of the moment as we crown the region's champion."
Tickets for the semifinals on March 20 start at MOP 180, while tickets for the third place and championship games on March 22 start at MOP 210.
Both days will be held at Studio City Event Center, which has a capacity of 5,000.
Tickets for the quarterfinals on March 18 are available to the public free of charge and can be reserved through Ticketlink. Those who reserve their tickets in advance will be granted priority seating.
“Studio City is honored to once again host the EASL Finals, a partnership that reinforces our commitment to positioning Macau SAR as a premier hub for elite international sports. Our team’s proven track record in staging major global events ensures a championship environment that matches the intensity and quality of EASL competition. By integrating our ‘Fun Never Ends’ brand promise, we deliver a multifaceted experience where world-class athletics and sophisticated production converge for a global audience,” said Kevin Benning, Senior Vice President and Property General Manager of Studio City.
By bringing the EASL postseason back to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) with an expanded six-team playoff, the league is doubling down on its commitment to one of Asia's most dynamic and fastest-growing sports markets.
As Macau SAR and the GBA continues to host marquee international sporting events and cement its reputation as a hub for world-class competition, EASL is strategically positioned at the center of this exciting evolution, delivering an unrivaled playoff basketball experience to one of the region's most passionate audiences.