New League, New Structure! As the news swirl in the streets of Belize about the BPBL (Belize Premier Basketball League), the question that prevails to Belizeans and basketball critics country wide is, “How ih wah work?” (translation: how does it work?). Well, to educate the public, the BPBL outlines the following clarification to explain to you all, “How we wah Buss It Up!” (translation: how we built the structure).

The Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL), will be comprised of 2 Divisions:

• The North-South (Toucan) Division, comprised of 4 teams, namely:
  • San Pedro Tiger Sharks
  • EZ Investment Dangriga Dream Ballers
  • Punta Gorda Panthers
  • Corozal Cerros Suns
• The East-West (Mayan) Division, comprised of 3 teams, namely:
  • Cayo Western Ballaz
  • Belize City Thunderbolts
  • Belmopan Capital City Kings

There will be regular season games in which every team will play against each other for playoff seeding. The #1 seed in each division clinches their spot to play in their respective divisional championship series. The #2 and #3 seed plays in a 3-game series for their spot in their respective divisional championship series. Divisional Championships will be a 3-game series for the Toucan Cup (North-South Division) and the Mayan Cup (East-West Division). Each Divisional Champion wins a cash prize of $5000, and punch their ticket to the League Championship, the Jaguar Cup!

The Jaguar Cup Championship series is a 3-game series where ALL 3 GAMES will be held at a location that will be randomly determined on the Opening Night of each season of the Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL), the first being on May 16, 2025, from a selection of the best wooden court stadiums that the country has to offer, namely:

• Belize Civic Center in Belize City
• Russel Chiste Garcia Auditorim in Dangriga
• Punta Gorda Sporting Auditorium in Punta Gorda

This is done because the organizers of the BPBL are aiming for a Super Bowl-like experience for the host cities and surrounding towns where the series will be held. It is the vision of the BPBL that eventually ALL  DISTRICTS will be able to host the Jaguar Cup and increase the quality of basketball facilities COUNTRY WIDE!

Finally, the winner of the Jaguar Cup will receive a cash prize of $15,000, a Championship Trophy, and 20 Golden rings the commemorate their victory for the players and their organization.