One of Dominica’s most anticipated amateur basketball tournaments is finally ready to crown its 2026 season champions, as the Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) prepares to tip off its annual playoff finals this evening, Tuesday, August 18, at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex. Four competitive squads from two divisions will take the court tonight, each hungry to claim the coveted championship title and end their season on the highest note.
This year’s finals follow a best-of-five series format, meaning the first team to secure three wins in their division will walk away with the league crown. The opening tip-off of the night is scheduled for 7:00 PM, when the West Coast Ballers will face off against the Possie Pacers in the hotly contested Division One Finals. Immediately after that first matchup concludes at 9:00 PM, the spotlight will shift to the Premier Division, where Dr. Darroux PSC Falcons 1 will go head-to-head with Happi 767 SC Dominators in what is shaping up to be a thrilling showdown.
Local basketball fans have been gearing up for these finals for weeks, after what organizers and spectators alike described as an intensely competitive regular season that saw every team fight hard for their playoff spot. This high stakes build up has generated widespread excitement around the matchups, with organisers expecting a packed venue for the opening night of games.
For supporters who are unable to attend the games in person at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex, DABA has arranged multiple options to follow every play live. Fans can catch full live coverage of the matchups through the DABA official Facebook page, as well as on Digicel Channel 14.
Adding to the excitement of the opening night, popular local DJ Blend will be on site at the venue to provide continuous entertainment between games and throughout the evening. Organisers have issued a public call to all local basketball supporters to turn out in large numbers, fill the arena, and create an electric atmosphere as they cheer on their favourite teams in what is set to be an unforgettable championship series.