Dive deep into the history of the ACB, exploring how the league began
and evolved over time, from its early days to its current status as a
major basketball competition in Spain.
Founded in 1983 as the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB), the
league was established to provide a more structured and competitive
platform for Spanish basketball. It quickly gained recognition for
its high level of play and the development of top domestic talent.
The ACB's prominence grew in the 1990s and 2000s, highlighted by the
success of teams like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The league
became known for its intense competition and the emergence of future
stars who would go on to make significant impacts in European and
global basketball.
Today, the ACB is one of the leading basketball leagues in Europe,
showcasing elite talent and contributing significantly to the
sport’s development. Its history is rich with competitive play,
memorable moments, and a strong commitment to advancing basketball
in Spain.
2024 Champion
Real Madrid defeated Murcia on the road by 84:73, claiming the Liga
Endesa title with a 3-0 win in the finals.
After the previous game, everything centered around Rudy Fernandez,
for whom this finals series marks a farewell to club basketball.
After his appearances for the Spanish national team, he will retire.
Murcia put up a good fight in Game 2, and they started Game 3
fantastically well.
Murcia managed to narrow the deficit to five points midway through
the final period, but then Mario Hezonja, paired with Dzanan Musa,
took control with 13 additional points for Real Madrid. This proved
more than enough to secure victory in the end, earning them a
consolation prize after their loss in the EuroLeague final.
This marks Real Madrid’s 15th Liga Endesa title in the club’s
history, closing in on Barcelona, who have won Liga Endesa title 17
times.
ACB Teams
Discover the elite teams competing in the ACB, showcasing the best of
Spanish basketball.
Baloncesto Málaga
Baloncesto Málaga, S.A.D., for sponsorship reasons named Unicaja, is a Spanish professional basketball team that is based in Málaga, Spain. The team plays in the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague....
Founded: 1992
Stadium: Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena
Basket Zaragoza
Basket Zaragoza 2002 S. A. D., more commonly known as CAI Zaragoza by sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in Zaragoza, Aragón, who currently plays in Liga ACB....
Founded: 2002
Stadium: Pabellón Príncipe Felipe
Baskonia
Club Deportivo Saski-Baskonia, S.A.D., commonly known as Saski Baskonia (pronounced ) or simply as Baskonia, is a professional basketball team that is based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The team plays in...
Founded: 1959
Stadium: Fernando Buesa Arena
Básquet Coruña
Club Básquet Coruña, more commonly referred by its sponsorship name of Leyma Básquet Coruña, is a professional basketball team based in A Coruña, Galicia. The team currently plays in league...
Founded: 1996
Stadium: Coliseum da Coruña
Bàsquet Girona
Club Bàsquet Girona 2014 is a Spanish basketball club based in Girona, Catalonia, that was founded in 2014 by NBA player Marc Gasol.
Founded: 2014
Stadium: Palau Girona-Fontajau
Basquet Manresa
Bàsquet Manresa, S.A.D., also known as ICL Manresa by sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in Manresa, Catalonia, Spain, playing in Liga ACB. The team was founded in...
Founded: 1931
Stadium: Pavelló Nou Congost
BC Andorra
Bàsquet Club Andorra S.A., also known as MoraBanc Andorra for sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team that is based in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. Though based in Andorra, the...
Founded: 1970
Stadium: Poliesportiu d'Andorra
Bilbao Basket
Club Basket Bilbao Berri S.A.D., commonly known as Bilbao Basket (pronounced ) and as RETAbet Bilbao Basket for sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball club based in Bilbao, Spain. The...
Founded: 2000
Stadium: Bilbao Arena
CB 1939 Canarias
Cantera Base 1939 Canarias, also known as Iberostar Tenerife for sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Canary Islands and plays in the...
Founded: 1939
Stadium: Pabellón Santiago Martín
CB Breogan
Club Baloncesto Breogán, S.A.D., also known as Río Breogán for sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball club based in Lugo, Spain. The team plays in the Liga ACB. The club...
Founded: 1966
Stadium: Pazo dos Deportes
CB Gran Canaria
Club Baloncesto Gran Canaria – Claret, S.A.D., also known as Herbalife Gran Canaria by sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball club based in Las Palmas, Spain. The team plays in...
Founded: 1963
Stadium: Gran Canaria Arena
CB Murcia
Club Baloncesto Murcia, S.A.D., more commonly referred to as UCAM Murcia, is a professional basketball team based in Murcia, Spain. The team plays in the Liga ACB and the EuroCup....
Founded: 1985
Stadium: Palacio de los Deportes de Murcia
FC Barcelona Basquet
FC Barcelona Bàsquet is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on 24 August 1926 which makes it the oldest...
Founded: 1926
Stadium: Palau Blaugrana
Força Lleida CE
Força Lleida Club Esportiu, also known as ICG Força Lleida for sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in Lleida, Catalonia, Spain and plays in the Barris Nord, in...
Founded: 2012
Stadium: Pavelló Barris Nord
Fundación CB Granada
Fundación Club Baloncesto Granada, also known as Covirán Granada by sponsorship reasons, is a basketball team based in Granada, Andalusia, Spain that currently plays in LEB Oro.
Founded: 2006
Stadium: Palacio Municipal de Deportes de Granada
Joventut Badalona
Club Joventut de Badalona, S.A.D. (Catalan pronunciation: ), FIATC Joventut for sponsorship reasons is a Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Spain, playing in the Asociación de Clubs de...
Founded: 1930
Stadium: Palau Municipal d'Esports de Badalona
Real Madrid Baloncesto
Real Madrid Baloncesto is a Spanish professional basketball team founded in 1931 as a division of the Real Madrid club. They play in the Liga ACB and internationally in the...
Founded: 1931
Stadium: WiZink Center
Valencia Basket
Valencia Basket Club, S.A.D. is a professional basketball team based in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. The team plays in the Liga ACB and the Euroleague. Having its origins in a...
