Copa LNB Chile 2022/23

The Copa Chile de Básquetbol, frequently referred to as the **Copa LNB**, serves as the official domestic cup competition for the **Liga Nacional de Básquetbol (LNB)**. This is the top-tier professional basketball league in Chile. The tournament is organized by the LNB itself, which operates under the **Federación de Básquetbol de Chile (FEBA)**. While the LNB league was founded in 2008 as 'Liga B' and became the top division in 2010, the cup competition was established in 2011.

The event is played annually, typically before or at the start of the main LNB season. The format has evolved significantly over time. Early editions from 2011 to 2015 featured a final between the champions of the two main regional conferences, **Libcentro** (Central) and **Libsur** (Southern). Recent editions, such as those in 2023 and 2024, utilize a **Final Four** format. Teams are divided into zones, with the top teams advancing to a knockout phase culminating in a single-venue tournament to determine the champion. In some seasons, points from the Copa Chile group stage have been integrated into the main LNB league standings.

**Universidad de Concepción (UDEC)** is the most successful team in the history of the competition. They have won the title multiple times, including victories in 2023 and 2026, establishing a recent dynasty. Other notable winners include **Boston College** (2011, 2012), **Colo-Colo** (2015), and **ABA Ancud** (2024). The current champion, as of the 2026 season, is **Universidad de Concepción**, who defeated Español de Osorno in the final. The LNB league itself is the premier basketball competition in Chile, sitting above the second-tier **Liga DOS**. The key distinction is that the Copa Chile is a standalone knockout cup competition, whereas the LNB is the primary league championship decided by a regular season and playoffs.