After a hiatus spanning 23 years, the most captivating tournament in European basketball, the Copa del Rey, makes its grand return to Valencia. This comeback is set to be spectacular, hosted within the gleaming new Roig Arena, which will stage the event not only this year but also the next, as the agreement for the following edition is already confirmed.
The tournament, a singular competition that leaves no room for speculation, gathers the top eight teams from the ACB league. Its format is unforgiving: a single loss sends a team home, while victory in three consecutive matches secures the championship. This intensity unfolds within a uniquely festive atmosphere, fostering camaraderie among the fanbases alongside a plethora of parallel activities.
A Festival of Basketball and Future Stars
Integral to the event’s festivities is the Minicopa, a showcase tournament that brings together the sport’s most promising future talents. This platform has historically served as a stage for young prodigies who later ascended to basketball stardom.
The entire spectacle, from the high-stakes professional games to the nurturing of the next generation, converges in Valencia this weekend, marking a significant and celebratory chapter for Spanish basketball.