Zambia Basketball League
Basketball league in Zambia
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The Zambia Basketball League is the first tier basketball league of Zambia. The league consists of two regions of 10 teams each. The top tier leagues are run by the Midlands Basketball Association (MBA) and Copperbelt Basketball Association (CBA).[1] It is organised by the Zambia Basketball Federation (ZBF). In the past, the league was sponsored by Sprite and was named the Sprite ZBA.
| Organising body | Zambia Basketball Federation (ZBF) |
|---|---|
| Country |  Zambia |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| International cup | Basketball Africa League (BAL) |
| Current champions | Munali Suns (2nd title) (2025–26) |
| Most championships | Matero Magic (12 titles) |
The National champions of the league are able to play in the qualifying rounds of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Matero Magic is the most successful team in league history with twelve national championships.
Teams
- Matero Magic
- UNZA Pacers
- Munali Suns
- Lusaka City Council Looters
- Hawks
- Green Buffaloes
- Bulldogs
- Green Eagles
- Napsa Hurricanes
- Nishati Denvers
Champions
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Heroes Play United | |||
| 2004 | Matero Magic | |||
| 2012–13 | UNZA Pacers | Napsa Hurricanes | 2–1 | [2] |
| 2013 | Matero Magic | [3] | ||
| 2013–14 | ||||
| 2014–15 | Matero Magic | UNZA Pacers | 3–1 | [4] |
| 2015–16 | Matero Magic | Green Buffaloes | 3–1 | [5] |
| 2016–17 | ||||
| 2017–18 | UNZA Pacers | |||
| 2018–19 | ||||
| 2019–20 | Matero Magic | Munali Suns | 3–2 | |
| 2021–22 | Matero Magic | Napsa Hurricanes | 2–1 | [6] |
| 2022–23 | Munali Suns | Matero Warriors | 2–1 | [7] |
| 2023–24 | Matero Magic | Green Buffaloes | 2–1 | [8] |
| 2024–25 | Matero Magic | Green Buffaloes | 2–0 | [9] |
| 2025–26 | Munali Suns | Matero Magic | 2–1 |
Titles by team
| Team | Titles | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| Matero Magic | 12 | 2004, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Munali Suns | 2 | 2023, 2026 |
| UNZA Pacers | 2 | 2013, 2018 |
| Heroes Play United | 1 | 2003 |
