Fixtures

DateRHome vs Away-
01/07 18:00 13 Ilirija vs Helios Domzale View
01/10 18:00 13 Tajfun Sentjur vs Triglav View
01/10 18:30 13 Hopsi Polzela vs Zlatorog Lasko View
01/11 18:00 13 Krka vs KK Sencur View
01/12 16:30 13 Rogaska vs Terme Olimia Podcetrtek View
01/17 12:00 14 Krka vs Tajfun Sentjur View
01/17 16:30 14 Helios Domzale vs KK Sencur View
01/17 18:00 14 Triglav vs Rogaska View
01/18 18:00 14 Zlatorog Lasko vs Ilirija View
01/19 16:30 14 Terme Olimia Podcetrtek vs Hopsi Polzela View
01/20 19:45 15 Krka vs Rogaska View
01/23 17:30 15 Tajfun Sentjur vs Helios Domzale View

Results

Date R Home vs Away -
12/26 16:30 15 Terme Olimia Podcetrtek vs Zlatorog Lasko PPT.
12/22 16:30 12 [10] Hopsi Polzela vs Rogaska [9] 88-81
12/20 18:30 12 [5] Zlatorog Lasko vs Helios Domzale [4] 110-96
12/20 18:00 12 [6] Triglav Kranj vs Sencur KK [3] 104-87
12/20 16:30 12 [10] Podcetrtek vs Sentjur [7] 70-95
12/16 19:45 11 [2] Ilirija vs Triglav Kranj [7] 77-85
12/13 18:30 11 [7] Sentjur vs Hopsi Polzela [8] 93-80
12/13 18:00 11 [3] Sencur KK vs Podcetrtek [10] 84-74
12/13 16:30 11 [9] Rogaska vs Zlatorog Lasko [4] 103-81
12/13 16:00 11 [1] Krka vs Helios Domzale [5] 80-85
12/10 16:00 12 [1] Krka vs Ilirija [2] 85-65
12/10 16:00 11 Krka vs Helios Domzale PPT.

The Slovenian Basketball League (Slovene: 1. slovenska košarkarska liga), abbreviated as 1. SKL and known as the Liga OTP banka due to sponsorship reasons, is the top-level professional men's basketball league in Slovenia. The league is operated by the Basketball Federation of Slovenia and consists of eleven clubs. The most successful team is Cedevita Olimpija with 22 titles.

History

The league was founded in 1991, shortly after Slovenia's independence from SFR Yugoslavia. Before the independence, the Slovenian Republic League was played as a second or third level of Yugoslav basketball. Olimpija, Ljubljana, Slovan, ŽKK Maribor, Lesonit, and Branik Maribor were the only Slovenian teams that played in the Yugoslav First Federal League.

Names

Since 1991, the league has been named after sponsors on several occasions, giving it the following names:

  • Liga Kolinska (1998–2001)
  • HYPO Liga (2001–2002)
  • 1. A SKL (2002–2006)
  • Liga UPC Telemach (2006–2009)
  • Liga Telemach (2009–2016)
  • Liga Nova KBM (2016–2019)
  • 1. SKL (2019–2020)
  • Liga Nova KBM (2020)
  • 1. SKL (2020–21)
  • Liga Nova KBM (2021–2024)
  • Liga OTP banka (2024–present)
The Slovenia SKL (Slovenian Basketball League) is the premier professional basketball competition in Slovenia, showcasing the country's top basketball talent. Established as the highest tier of Slovenian men's basketball, the SKL features a competitive league format with multiple teams vying for national supremacy. The tournament highlights the skill, agility, and strategic prowess of Slovenian players, often serving as a stepping stone for athletes aiming to compete in larger European leagues or international competitions. Throughout the season, fans enjoy intense matchups, memorable performances, and a celebration of Slovenian basketball excellence. The Slovenia SKL plays a vital role in promoting the sport within the country and fostering local talent, making it a key fixture in Slovenia's sporting calendar.