Legia Warsaw Basketball opens the 2026/27 season with a game in Słupsk against Energa Czarni Słupsk, scheduled for October 3 at 20:00. It follows a disappointing loss to the Black team last year and offers a quick chance to get back on track.
Who plays in the PLK opening round?
On Friday, October 2, Energa Trefl Sopot hosts Dziki Warszawa at 20:15. The next day, Saturday, Arriva Lotto Twarde Pierniki Toruń faces King Szczecin at 15:00, and at 17:30 Enea Abramczyk Astoria Bydgoszcz meets Orlen Zastal Zielona Góra. The most important fixture for Legia is the Słupsk clash, kicking off their quest for a third straight title.
Why is the Słupsk game pivotal?
Legia Warsaw Basketball lost to Energa Czarni Słupsk last season after a second‑quarter slump, costing them a top‑table spot. Now, with a refreshed roster and head coach Mariusz Kaczyński, they aim to reverse that trend. In the October 3 match at 20:00, Legia will rely on a strong pick‑and‑roll and efficient three‑point shooting to dominate the paint and hold the opponent to under 30% field‑goal percentage.
What follows the season opener?
After 30 regular‑season rounds, the top six teams advance directly to the playoffs. Teams placed 7‑10 will contest a play‑in phase in May (May 8 and 10). A solid start gives Legia a chance to stay inside the top ten and skip the extra games. Playoffs begin on May 13, 2027, with the championship decided no later than June 21.
Is there more action before the league starts?
Yes. On September 26‑27 the Adam Wójcik Polish Supercup takes place, featuring the three best clubs from the previous season – Legia Warsaw Basketball, Orlen Zastal Zielona Góra and Dziki Warszawa – plus the Polish Cup winner, Energa Trefl Sopot. It’s a perfect test for tactics ahead of the official league kickoff.
When will Legia’s next games be?
After the Słupsk showdown, Legia returns home for its next regular‑season matchup a few weeks later, once the full schedule is released. Fans can expect intense battles for every rebound and assist, with Coach Kaczyński promising aggressive zone defense and fast‑break transitions.