[Official] More WKBL games! Regular season expanded from 6 rounds to 7 → 2026-2027 season schedule finalized

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The Women's Korean Basketball League (WKBL) finalized and announced on the 30th the schedule for the 2026-2027 women's professional basketball season. Starting from this season, the number of regular season games will increase significantly, bringing major changes to league operations.

The most notable change is the expansion of the regular season. According to the WKBL, starting this season, the format will expand from the existing 6-round system (90 total games) to a 7-round system (105 total games). As a result, each team will play 35 games. With an increase in head-to-head matchups between teams, the regular season standings race is expected to become even more intense.

In line with the increased number of regular season games, the postseason format will be shortened. The playoffs will be reduced from the existing best-of-five series (maximum 10 games) to a best-of-three series (maximum 6 games), aiming to heighten the tension and immersion characteristic of short series.

Consideration has also been made for fan viewing convenience. Key playoff and championship game matches will be concentrated on weekends, and the championship schedule will be flexibly determined later based on the playoff results.

The weekly game schedule and start times will maintain the framework of last season. Tuesdays and Thursdays will be rest days, and two games will be held in a single day on Saturdays. Game start times will be 7 p.m. on weekdays, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and 4 p.m. on Sundays.

The official opening game for the new season will take place at Cheongju Gymnasium on November 1. The showdown between defending champions KB Stars and BNK Sum will open the curtain on the 7th-round journey.

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