NB I A (Hungary) 2026/27

Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A is the premier professional men's basketball competition in Hungary, administered by the Hungarian Basketball Federation. Founded in 1933, it stands as the highest level of domestic play, distinct from the separate Magyar Kupa knockout tournament. The structure involves a regular double round-robin stage of 26 matches, followed by a split. The top eight teams advance to championship playoffs featuring best-of-five series, while the bottom six enter a playout phase to determine final standings and avoid relegation to the NB I/B Piros group.

The league’s hierarchy includes complex promotion routes from the second tier, which is divided into two groups. The champion of the Zöld group secures direct promotion, while the second spot is contested in a playoff between the Zöld runner-up and the thirteenth-place team from the Piros group. This system ensures a dynamic flow between the divisions.

Historically, Budapesti Honvéd SE holds the record for the most titles with 33, dominating significantly during the mid-twentieth century. However, the contemporary landscape has shifted. Falco KC Szombathely currently leads the standings and holds the most recent championship title. They have established a strong recent presence, having won five consecutive titles between 2021 and 2025. Other notable historical participants include Szolnoki Olajbányász and BSZKRT Előre, each with nine titles.

The competition operates independently of any super cup format. Information regarding the league is officially published on hunbasket.hu. The structure prioritizes a clear separation between regular season performance and postseason outcomes, distinguishing it from other European formats that may utilize different qualification methods for European competitions.