17 teams. One Champion. Season opens with fierce inter-division battles.
Massacre, Dominica – The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) officially launches the 2025 basketball season with the electrifying DABA Knockout Cup, tipping off on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex.
The Knockout Cup features 17 teams — 7 Premier League clubs and 10 First Division teams — going head-to-head in a high-intensity, single-elimination format. This pre-season clash is set to captivate fans across the island with powerful performances, surprise upsets, and a bold preview of the season to come.
The championship game will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, where one team will walk away with the coveted Knockout Cup title.
Regular Season Format – Begins May 8, 2025
Following the Knockout Cup, the 2025 Regular Season will feature a total of 18 teams — with the addition of one more First Division club.
- Premier Division: 7 Clubs
- Format: Double Round-Robin (Two Full Rounds)
- First Division: 11 Clubs
- Format: Single Round-Robin (One Round)
This structure ensures a balanced and competitive season, providing ample opportunities for teams to showcase growth, depth, and championship aspirations.
Key Knockout Cup Opening Fixtures:
- Wednesday, April 23
- Tigers vs. Real Time Ballers – 7 PM
- D-Treads Blazers 2 vs. PSC Falcons 2 – 9 PM
- Thursday, April 24
- 767 SC Dominators vs. Ole Skool – 7 PM
- BAA Sharks vs. 767 SC Young Ballers – 7 PM
- Friday, April 25
- Police Sports Club vs. Jah Lions – 7 PM
- PSC Falcons 1 vs. Seahawks – 9 PM
(Full bracket available via DABA social media platforms @dominicabasketball)
Venue:
All Knockout Cup games will be played at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex, with doors opening one hour before game time.
Fans, families, and communities are encouraged to come out and support their teams as we celebrate the return of national basketball action.
About DABA
The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association continues to lead the development of basketball island-wide, emphasizing youth engagement, athlete development, and high-level competition. Through leagues, clinics, and community outreach, DABA empowers the future of Dominican basketball.
