The anticipation for the new basketball season is building. The draw for the upcoming Liga Betclic campaigns just happened. Portugal’s Olympic Committee headquarters hosted the event on Thursday. Fans now know the opening matchups for both men’s and women’s top flights.
Benfica’s men’s team, champions for four years running, will kick off their title defense at home. They will welcome Oliveirense in their first game. Over in the women’s league, Benfica also holds the crown. They are two-time champions. Their season starts on the road, facing Coimbrões.
Other top men’s teams also learned their fates. FC Porto, who reached the finals in the last two seasons, gets a home start. They will play Vasco da Gama. Sporting, a semi-finalist in the 2024/25 season, hits the road. Their opening opponent is Vitória SC in Guimarães.
A new face joins the men’s elite this season. Sporting de Braga makes its debut. Their very first game is an away trip to Barreiro. They will go up against Galitos.
Men’s Liga Betclic – Opening Day Matchups
- Galitos Barreiro vs. Sporting de Braga
- Ovarense vs. Esgueira
- FC Porto vs. Vasco da Gama
- Benfica vs. Oliveirense
- Vitória SC vs. Sporting
- CA Queluz vs. Imortal
For the women’s competition, the first games are set for October 4th and 5th. Sporting’s women’s team earned promotion to the top division. They face a shorter away trip for their opener. They will meet Quinta dos Lombos in Carcavelos.
Esgueira, who lost in last season’s final, also begins away from home. They travel to play Sanjoanense.
Women’s Liga Betclic – First Round Fixtures
- CAB Madeira vs. Imortal
- Quinta dos Lombos vs. Sporting
- AD Sanjoanense vs. Esgueira
- SC Coimbrões vs. Benfica
- BC Barcelos vs. União Sportiva
- GDESSA vs. Galitos
