Belgrade will host first game of WINLINE Basket Cup in 2026 between Mega and CSKA.
Mega (Serbia) vs CSKA (Russia)
Time: 18:00 (20:00 Moscow time)
Place: Serbia, Belgrade, Ranko Zeravica Sports Hall
Broadcast: VK Video, WINLINE Basket Cup website
Mega: The game between the teams at CSKA Arena on October 22 last year was the first international game in the WINLINE Basket Cup, with the young Serbian team sensationally beating the reigning VTB United League champion. Mega then confirmed its ambitions against Lokomotiv Kuban, but lost to PARMA. As a result, 3 teams in Group A now have a 2-1 record. The Belgrade team will play its last group stage game at home on Friday, followed by trips to Krasnodar and Perm. Vule Avdalovic team really needs to surprise CSKA for the second time to advance to the decisive stage of the Cup. Mega started the calendar year with a home win over Vienna in the Adriatic League (100:98).
CSKA: After starting Cup campaign with the loss, the Moscow team then confidently beat PARMA and Lokomotiv Kuban, which allowed get usual first place in Group A. Although the Moscow team is currently ahead only on additional stats, the battle for a place in the Final Four is still ahead. Another important motivation for CSKA is the desire to take revenge for the home loss. The Moscow team has not lost in the VTB League since October 15, with most of the wins in the 8-game winning streak coming by large score difference.