Archive · 10 Jun 2025
India's First Pro Basketball League to Revive Sport
India is getting its first professional basketball league thanks to a partnership between ACG Sports and the Basketball Federation of India.
The goal is to boost basketball in India by creating a better system, from training young players to helping them become professionals.
This new league will have men's and women's teams, using both 5x5 and 3x3 formats.
The goal is to build a strong basketball community, offering world-class infrastructure and opportunities.
Previously, India struggled to compete internationally, but this partnership aims to change that by bringing in investments and developing the sport.
The league will focus on coaching, player development, and fan engagement.
ACG Sports and BFI are launching India's first professional basketball league.
The league aims to create a professional ecosystem for basketball in India.
It will include 5x5 and 3x3 formats for both men and women.
The league's framework is under development, with announcements to follow.
The initiative will involve nationwide scouting and player development programs.
- Who
- ACG Sports and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)
- What
- Are launching India’s first professional basketball league.
- When
- Announced on June 10, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To revive Indian basketball and provide career opportunities for athletes.
Previous Obstacles
ACG/BFI Perspective
Investment and Growth
Previous Obstacles
Lack of investment and restrictive partnership rules hindered the growth of Indian basketball previously.
ACG/BFI Perspective
The partnership welcomes investment to foster growth and development of basketball.
- League Type
- India's first professional basketball league
- Partners
- ACG Sports Private Limited & BFI
- Game Formats
- 5x5 and 3x3 formats
- Inclusion
- Men's and Women's leagues
- India's FIBA Ranking (Men's)
- 82nd (2024)