By Alex Molina / info@eurohoops.net
The Winner League is preparing to restart its season no later than April 18, 2026, following a decision by the league’s Board of Directors in response to the current emergency situation affecting Israel.
League officials confirmed that the timeline aligns with directives on the home front, which are currently in place through April 14. The decision signals a cautious but firm intention to bring professional basketball back while remaining attentive to evolving security conditions. In a notable move, the Board also ruled out the possibility of staging the remainder of the season in a “bubble” format outside of Israel. This means that games are expected to take place domestically, under conditions that will prioritize safety without relocating teams abroad.
דירקטוריון ליגת ווינר סל החליט על חידוש משחקי הליגה ביום 18 באפריל 2026 לכל המאוחר בהתאם להוראת השעה על מצב חירום בעורף עד ליום 14 באפריל 2026. בנוסף, הוחלט כי הליגה לא תתקיים במתכונת “בועה” מחוץ לישראל.
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— Winner League (@WinnerLeague) March 26, 2026
Winner League official press release: “The Winner League Board of Directors has decided to resume league games by April 18, 2026 at the latest, in accordance with the current emergency situation directive in the home front until April 14, 2026. In addition, it was decided that the league will not be held in a “bubble” format outside of Israel. The Winner League will work in the coming days to formulate the optimal game format, in accordance with the security circumstances, and will continue to operate in full cooperation with all relevant parties, in order to enable the league to take place in a sporting, safe, and efficient manner—for the benefit of the teams, the players, and the fans.”