The Zambia Basketball League is the first tier basketball league of Zambia. The league consists of two regions of 10 teams each. The top tier leagues are run by the Midlands Basketball Association (MBA) and Copperbelt Basketball Association (CBA). It is organised by the Zambia Basketball Federation (ZBF). In the past, the league was sponsored by Sprite and was named the Sprite ZBA.
The National champions of the league are able to play in the qualifying rounds of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Matero Magic is the most successful team in league history with twelve national championships.
Teams Matero Magic UNZA Pacers Munali Suns Lusaka City Council Looters Hawks Green Buffaloes Bulldogs Green Eagles Napsa Hurricanes Nishati Denvers
Champions
Year Champions Runners-up Score Ref.2003Heroes Play United2004Matero Magic 2012–13 UNZA Pacers Napsa Hurricanes 2–1 2013Matero Magic2013–142014–15Matero MagicUNZA Pacers3–12015–16Matero MagicGreen Buffaloes3–12016–172017–18UNZA Pacers2018–192019–20Matero MagicMunali Suns3–22021–22Matero MagicNapsa Hurricanes2–1 2022–23 Munali Suns Matero Warriors2–12023–24Matero MagicGreen Buffaloes2–12024–25Matero MagicGreen Buffaloes2–02025–26 Munali SunsMatero Magic2–1
Titles by team +TeamTitlesYears wonMatero Magic122004, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Munali Suns22023, 2026UNZA Pacers22013, 2018Heroes Play United12003
Most Valuable Player Year Player Team 2013 Joshua Kupa UNZA Pacers2023Saul PhiriMatero Magic References