The team that secures two wins qualifies directly for the semifinals.

On Monday, fans of Jordanian basketball will turn their attention to Prince Hamza Hall at the Al-Hussein Youth City, where the second round (playoffs) of the Jordanian Men’s Premier Basketball League begins.

This stage is considered a decisive turning point in determining the title winner, as it will produce only four teams that advance to the semifinals, amid expectations of fierce competition given the close level of performance shown in the first phase.

The Jordan Basketball Federation has issued an intensive schedule for this stage, which will continue until the end of March. Based on the first-round standings, the matchups are as follows:

• Amman United (1st) vs Shabab Bushra (8th): Amman United aims to confirm its dominance, while Shabab Bushra hopes to pull off a major upset.

• Al-Faisaly SC (basketball) (2nd) vs Al-Ashrafieh (7th): Al-Faisaly enters with high morale after recently winning the 2026 Jordan Cup for the first time in its history.

• Al-Jubeiha (3rd) vs Al-Jalil (6th): A balanced matchup marked by speed and competitiveness.

• Al-Wehdat SC (basketball) (4th) vs Al-Englizy (5th): Considered the strongest clash in this round due to the close standings and traditional rivalry between the two teams.

Tournament system: “two wins” secures qualification This round is played in a Best of 3 format, where each pair can meet up to three times, and the team that achieves two victories qualifies directly for the semifinals.

This system gives teams a chance to recover after an initial loss, but it also places significant physical and mental pressure on both players and coaching staff.

Title ambitions and boosting fan attendance This stage follows an international break that allowed the national team to prepare for the Asian qualifiers.

Through this championship, the federation aims to revive Jordanian basketball by attracting fans, launching initiatives such as the “Family Ticket” to ensure strong family attendance in the stands.

With the tip-off, the open race for the coveted title begins in an exceptional season that saw the withdrawal of historic contenders such as Al-Ahly and Orthodox Club, opening the door for new powers to compete for dominance in Jordanian basketball.