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Defending Champions Take the Court! Busan KCC Egis to Tip Off the 2026-2027 KBL Season in Official Opener

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Busan Metropolitan City, led by Mayor Chun Jae-soo, announced that the official opening game marking the start of the 2026-2027 KBL season, as well as the home opener for Busan KCC Egis, will tip off at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, October 3.

Busan KCC Egis, which captured the championship title last season with dominant performances, has earned the honor of hosting the first game of the new KBL season as the defending champion. The team will face Changwon LG Sakers in its bid for its first win of the season, setting the stage for another highly anticipated matchup.

Mayor Chun Jae-soo, Busan KCC Egis owner Jung Mong-yeol, key KBL officials, and approximately 8,000 basketball fans are expected to attend the game and celebrate the historic start of the new season.

To build excitement ahead of the opening game, a variety of pre-game events for fans will begin at 1:00 p.m.

The program will open with a video highlighting Busan KCC Egis’ championship triumph and standout performances from last season, followed by an energetic cheerleading performance and a celebratory performance by a specially invited singer.

During the official ceremony, players from both teams will enter the court, followed by opening remarks from KCC General Manager Choi Hyung-gil and the formal declaration of the season opening by KBL Commissioner Lee Soo-kwang. Mayor Chun Jae-soo will then deliver congratulatory remarks to mark the start of the regular season.

Beginning with the season opener, Busan KCC will embark on a seven-month campaign lasting through April next year, playing a total of 62 home and away games.

Tickets for the opening game can be reserved through the KBL’s integrated official website at www.kbl.or.kr and its dedicated mobile app. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the on-site box office on game day.

Mayor Chun Jae-soo said, “Building on the excitement of last season’s championship, I hope the team will once again deliver outstanding performances on the court this year and bring great joy and renewed energy to the people of Busan.”