
A total of 14 local teams will participate in this league. The regular season is scheduled to start from October 1st to 7th.
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Meng BA is a local benchmark mass sports IP independently cultivated and built by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
China News Service, Hohhot, September 24th The 2026 Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Men's Basketball League (Mongolian BA) press conference and group draw ceremony were held in Hohhot on the 24th.
It is reported that in this league, a total of 14 territorial representative teams have been formed from 12 league cities and two cities with separate plans, Manzhouli and Erenhot. The competition strictly regulates the entry threshold for athletes, stipulates the competition age between 18 and 45 years old, scientifically sets registration quotas for local players, players from cross-league cities in the region, and players from other provinces, implements the "eight people in four quarters" policy for players from other provinces, and strictly prohibits CBA registered athletes and players within the competition discipline period to consolidate the foundation of local talents.
In terms of schedule, the regular season is scheduled from October 1st to 7th, and the first stage of the playoffs is from October 28th to November 4th. The semifinals and finals competitions last from mid-November to early December. Both the semifinals and finals adopt a best-of-three game system. The teams with the highest rankings in the playoffs enjoy home court advantage. It is understood that the league will conduct qualification review throughout the entire competition cycle, maintain zero tolerance for fraud and impersonation, protect the fairness and justice of the competition in an all-round way, and use sports venues to promote exchanges, exchanges and integration of all ethnic groups.
On the same day, the press conference also held a season group drawing ceremony. According to the competition regulations, the 14 teams were organized based on the results of the previous year. The 14 teams were divided into two groups, A and B, with 7 teams in each group. After drawing lots, Group A consists of Alxa League, Hulunbuir, Chifeng, Ordos, Baotou, Bayannur, and Manzhouli. Group B is Tongliao, Wuhai, Hohhot, Xilingol League, Ulanqab, Xing'an League and Erenhot.
Meng BA is a local benchmark mass sports IP independently cultivated and built by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. According to the person in charge of the event, the Mongolian BA League has built a two-way platform for mass basketball and competitive basketball, which not only meets the practical needs of people of all ethnic groups for fitness and entertainment, but also creates a broad stage for the selection, training, and growth of local basketball talents. At the same time, this year's Mongolian BA opens a new chapter for home and away games, further releasing the powerful momentum of the integrated development of "event +" and promoting the mutual promotion and symbiosis of sports, culture, tourism and business.
This event is hosted by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Sports Bureau and hosted by the Inner Mongolia Basketball Association.
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