THE East Asia Super League (EASL) announced on Monday that the format for Season 1 is under discussion with each league to take place in a tournament format while taking into account ongoing COVID-19-related issues throughout the region.
EASL’s focus is on operating Season 1 of game play in a responsible manner that allows for partner leagues to carry on with their domestic leagues uninterrupted by precarious travel situations.
Discussions on a “Champions Week” in Manila are currently ongoing with details of the tournament format to be announced.
“Our mission remains to create the premier basketball league and entertainment experience in Asia, elevating the sport in the region,” EASL CEO Matt Beyer said. “Controlling variables and operating our season in the most responsible manner reduces uncertainty for all our stakeholders as international travel throughout the region rebounds incrementally.”
EASL will shift to the originally anticipated home-and-away format in fall of 2023.
EASL remains on track that by 2025 the league will become one of the world’s top three professional basketball leagues in terms of fan base and commercial revenue.